Beach Weather in Moonlight State Beach, Encinitas, United States

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
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15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
19°
Swim
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20°
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19°
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17°
 
Sea
16°
 
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15°
 

Beach Weather Today in Moonlight State Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 91%.

The winds will be on shore and light at 15kmh from the South West. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Moonlight State Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:56 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Moonlight State Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 71%.

MOONLIGHT STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 6th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 18° 19° 18° 17°
100% 100% 100% 96% 57% 75% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 7th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 19° 20° 20° 19° 17°
100% 100% 59% 49% 12% 33% 26% 41%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 8th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 18° 20° 20° 19° 17°
62% 61% 49% 19% 0% 0% 0% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 9th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 19° 20° 20° 19° 17°
32% 61% 50% 6% 1% 0% 1% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 10th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 20° 21° 21° 20° 19°
0% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 2% 53%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 11th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 21° 21° 20° 18°
74% 92% 91% 58% 0% 1% 28% 68%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 6th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
16.3s 16.3s 16.3s 16.2s 16.1s 15.9s 15.8s 15.7s
Sun 7th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
15.6s 15.5s 15.4s 15.3s 15.3s 15.2s 15.2s 15.1s
Mon 8th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
14.8s 14.6s 14.5s 14.4s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s 14.1s
Tue 9th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.4m
1.4m
20.4s 20.3s 19.8s 19.1s 19.0s 18.8s 18.5s 18.0s
Wed 10th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
17.8s 17.6s 17.4s 17.0s 16.7s 16.5s 16.4s 16.3s
Thu 11th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
16.0s 15.7s 15.5s 15.4s 15.3s 15.2s 15.1s 14.7s
Sat 6th June
1:43 AM 8:33 AM 4:09 PM 10:49 PM
0.75 1.39 0.29 0.93
Sun 7th June
3:09 AM 9:41 AM 4:59 PM 11:31 PM
0.75 1.29 0.35 1.01
Mon 8th June
4:46 AM 10:58 AM 5:45 PM
0.67 1.23 0.41
Tue 9th June
12:07 AM 6:09 AM 12:15 PM 6:27 PM
1.14 0.53 1.19 0.45
Wed 10th June
12:44 AM 7:14 AM 1:24 PM 7:08 PM
1.30 0.33 1.19 0.47
Thu 11th June
1:24 AM 8:10 AM 2:26 PM 7:50 PM
1.49 0.12 1.21 0.48
Fri 5th June
19°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
91%
Sat 6th June
20°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
52%
Sun 7th June
20°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
25%
Mon 8th June
21°
0.0mm
17kmh SW
18%
Tue 9th June
21°
0.0mm
15kmh WSW
7%
Wed 10th June
21°
0.0mm
20kmh SSW
51%
Thu 11th June
22°
0.0mm
16kmh SW
23%
Fri 12th June
22°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
0%
Sat 13th June
24°
0.0mm
14kmh W
0%
Sun 14th June
23°
0.0mm
13kmh W
0%
Mon 15th June
24°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
8%
Tue 16th June
24°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
0%
Wed 17th June
23°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
0%
Thu 18th June
23°
0.0mm
14kmh W
0%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 20%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Moonlight State Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

**Moonlight State Beach, Encinitas, San Diego County, California**

Moonlight State Beach is a beautiful and popular beach destination located in Encinitas, San Diego County, California. The beach features soft golden sand and is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing beach holiday.

Beach Type

The beach at Moonlight State Beach has soft golden sand that is not too coarse but rather smooth and comfortable to walk on. The shoreline also has some rocky areas and tide pools where visitors can explore marine life during low tides.

Beach Activities

  1. Surfing: Moonlight State Beach is well-known for its consistent surf breaks that cater to both beginners and experienced surfers. Surf lessons and board rentals are available at local surf shops.
  2. Swimming: The beach has lifeguards on duty during the day, making it a safe place for swimming.
  3. Volleyball: There are several volleyball courts available on the beach for visitors to enjoy a game with friends or family.
  4. Tide Pool Exploration: During low tides, explore the tide pools along the rocky areas of the shoreline to discover various marine life such as sea anemones, crabs, and small fish.
  5. Sunbathing & Relaxing: With ample space and soft golden sand, Moonlight State Beach is an excellent spot for sunbathing or simply relaxing by the ocean.

Accommodation Options

There are no beach resorts directly on Moonlight State Beach; however, there are several hotels and vacation rentals nearby in Encinitas and neighboring towns such as Cardiff-by-the-Sea or Carlsbad. For a more luxurious experience with amenities like spas and fine dining options, consider staying at resorts in nearby La Jolla or Del Mar.

Beach Amenities

Moonlight State Beach offers a range of amenities for visitors, including:

  • Lifeguards on duty during daytime hours
  • Restrooms and showers
  • Picnic areas with tables and barbecues
  • A children's playground
  • Volleyball courts
  • Onsite snack bar (open seasonally)
  • Ample parking facilities

A holiday at Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas, San Diego County, California, offers a fun and relaxing experience with its golden sandy beach, exciting beach activities such as surfing and tide pool exploration, and convenient amenities. The beach's family-friendly atmosphere makes it an ideal destination for vacationers looking to unwind by the ocean.

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