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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun Best	Jul Best	Aug Best	Sep Best	Oct	Nov	Dec
18°	17°	18°	19°	20°	21° Tan	24° Tan	24° Tan	24° Tan	23° Tan	21°	18°
Sea 15°	Sea 15°	Sea 15°	Sea 16°	Sea 16°	Sea 18°	Sea 19° Swim	Sea 20° Swim	Sea 19° Swim	Sea 17°	Sea 16°	Sea 15°

Beach Weather Today in Moonlight State Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 71%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very light at 8kmh from the South West.

Moonlight State Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:11 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.2mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

MOONLIGHT STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

06:50 AM 05:11 PM

08:41 AM

08:16 PM

Wed 21st January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

13°	13°	13°	13°	15°	15°	16°	15°
100%	100%	100%	98%	70%	52%	9%	40%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:50 AM 05:12 PM

09:09 AM

09:19 PM

Thu 22nd January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	15°	15°	14°
12%	32%	100%	86%	97%	100%	69%	80%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:50 AM 05:13 PM

09:36 AM

10:21 PM

Fri 23rd January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	13°
100%	99%	95%	91%	92%	96%	100%	99%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.6mm	0.6mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:49 AM 05:14 PM

10:04 AM

11:27 PM

Sat 24th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

13°	13°	13°	13°	14°	14°	15°	15°
99%	99%	96%	95%	82%	63%	85%	86%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.6mm	0.6mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:49 AM 05:15 PM

10:35 AM

No moonset

Sun 25th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

15°	14°	14°	16°	18°	17°	16°	15°
68%	44%	6%	10%	98%	7%	47%	32%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°	15°

06:48 AM 05:16 PM

11:12 AM

12:34 AM

Mon 26th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

14°	13°	13°	15°	18°	17°	16°	15°
16%	21%	70%	97%	51%	42%	47%	65%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
15°	15°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°

06:48 AM 05:17 PM

11:55 AM

01:46 AM

Tue 27th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM

15°	14°	13°	16°	17°	17°	15°	15°
37%	9%	3%	1%	4%	33%	31%	30%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°

06:50 AM 05:11 PM

08:41 AM

08:16 PM

Wed 21st January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
2 kmh	3 kmh	5 kmh	5 kmh	8 kmh	7 kmh	1 kmh	1 kmh

0.5m	0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.5m

11.9s	11.6s	11.3s	11.1s	10.9s	14.6s	14.4s	14.2s

06:50 AM 05:12 PM

09:09 AM

09:19 PM

Thu 22nd January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	5 kmh	1 kmh	13 kmh	11 kmh	17 kmh	8 kmh	11 kmh

0.5m	0.4m	0.5m	0.7m	0.7m	0.5m	0.7m	0.5m

13.7s	13.4s	13.3s	13.3s	13.1s	11.2s	12.5s	10.6s

06:50 AM 05:13 PM

09:36 AM

10:21 PM

Fri 23rd January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	6 kmh	1 kmh	6 kmh	4 kmh	7 kmh	11 kmh	6 kmh

0.4m	0.4m	0.3m	0.4m	0.5m	0.5m	0.4m	0.4m

2.8s	11.6s	11.1s	10.9s	13.5s	13.5s	13.4s	13.2s

06:49 AM 05:14 PM

10:04 AM

11:27 PM

Sat 24th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	5 kmh	5 kmh	10 kmh	16 kmh	20 kmh	17 kmh	11 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.5m	0.6m	0.7m	0.6m

8.8s	8.5s	12.7s	13.5s	12.6s	12.0s	14.7s	3.4s

06:49 AM 05:15 PM

10:35 AM

No moonset

Sun 25th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
6 kmh	8 kmh	5 kmh	5 kmh	4 kmh	13 kmh	8 kmh	5 kmh

0.5m	0.4m	0.5m	0.3m	0.3m	0.4m	0.5m	0.4m

3.4s	3.2s	14.4s	14.2s	13.8s	13.6s	13.4s	13.1s

06:48 AM 05:16 PM

11:12 AM

12:34 AM

Mon 26th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	7 kmh	7 kmh	5 kmh	5 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh

0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.3m	0.3m	0.4m	0.5m	0.4m

12.8s	12.6s	12.4s	12.1s	11.9s	11.8s	11.5s	13.1s

06:48 AM 05:17 PM

11:55 AM

01:46 AM

Tue 27th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	13 kmh	10 kmh	7 kmh	11 kmh	14 kmh	12 kmh	9 kmh

0.4m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.4m	0.4m	0.3m

13.7s	13.6s	13.5s	13.5s	13.4s	13.3s	13.2s	13.0s

06:50 AM 05:11 PM

08:41 AM

08:16 PM

Wed 21st January

3:51 AM	9:56 AM	4:56 PM	11:23 PM

0.56	1.73	-0.12	1.29

06:50 AM 05:12 PM

09:09 AM

09:19 PM

Thu 22nd January

4:37 AM	10:34 AM	5:24 PM	11:56 PM

0.55	1.57	0.00	1.35

06:50 AM 05:13 PM

09:36 AM

10:21 PM

Fri 23rd January

5:33 AM	11:19 AM	5:53 PM

0.54	1.36	0.16

06:49 AM 05:14 PM

10:04 AM

11:27 PM

Sat 24th January

12:34 AM	6:45 AM	12:16 PM	6:24 PM

1.41	0.52	1.11	0.33

06:49 AM 05:15 PM

10:35 AM

No moonset

Sun 25th January

1:20 AM	8:21 AM	1:50 PM	7:00 PM

1.48	0.44	0.88	0.51

06:48 AM 05:16 PM

11:12 AM

12:34 AM

Mon 26th January

2:17 AM	10:10 AM	4:32 PM	7:54 PM

1.55	0.28	0.79	0.67

06:48 AM 05:17 PM

11:55 AM

01:46 AM

Tue 27th January

3:25 AM	11:32 AM	6:35 PM	9:33 PM

1.64	0.05	0.89	0.78

Wed 21st January

16°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
71%

Thu 22nd January

15°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
72%

Fri 23rd January

14°
1.2mm
4kmh NW
96%

Sat 24th January

15°
1.2mm
15kmh WNW
88%

Sun 25th January

19°
0.0mm
6kmh W
39%

Mon 26th January

18°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
51%

Tue 27th January

18°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
18%

Wed 28th January

16°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
21%

Thu 29th January

17°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
8%

Fri 30th January

18°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
18%

Sat 31st January

20°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
34%

Sun 1st February

21°
0.0mm
7kmh SSW
61%

Mon 2nd February

21°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
0%

Tue 3rd February

19°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
0%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Moonlight State Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 41%.

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

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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

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.
Swimming: The beach has lifeguards on duty during the day, making it a safe place for swimming.
Volleyball: There are several volleyball courts available on the beach for visitors to enjoy a game with friends or family.
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.
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.