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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 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 87%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Moonlight State Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:43 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

MOONLIGHT STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

05:49 AM 07:43 PM

05:19 AM

08:09 PM

Sat 16th May

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

17°	17°	17°	18°	19°	18°	19°	17°
100%	100%	100%	96%	12%	99%	100%	91%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°	17°

05:49 AM 07:44 PM

06:10 AM

09:24 PM

Sun 17th May

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

16°	16°	16°	18°	19°	19°	17°	17°
63%	53%	68%	54%	7%	37%	94%	88%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.1mm	0.1mm
19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

05:48 AM 07:44 PM

07:11 AM

10:32 PM

Mon 18th May

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

16°	16°	16°	18°	19°	19°	19°	17°
76%	84%	89%	27%	2%	0%	0%	6%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

05:47 AM 07:45 PM

08:20 AM

11:30 PM

Tue 19th May

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

17°	16°	16°	19°	20°	20°	19°	18°
2%	0%	72%	96%	4%	0%	0%	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°

05:47 AM 07:46 PM

09:33 AM

No moonset

Wed 20th May

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

17°	17°	17°	19°	20°	21°	19°	18°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	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°

05:46 AM 07:47 PM

10:44 AM

12:16 AM

Thu 21st May

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

17°	17°	17°	19°	21°	21°	19°	18°
33%	81%	5%	1%	1%	0%	1%	3%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
17°	17°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

05:46 AM 07:47 PM

11:53 AM

12:55 AM

Fri 22nd May

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

17°	17°	17°	19°	21°	20°	19°	18°
3%	1%	3%	4%	0%	0%	1%	9%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

05:49 AM 07:43 PM

05:19 AM

08:09 PM

Sat 16th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh	12 kmh	14 kmh	18 kmh	14 kmh	15 kmh

0.6m	0.6m	0.7m	0.8m	0.9m	1.0m	1.0m	1.0m

9.6s	13.0s	9.6s	9.5s	9.5s	9.7s	9.8s	9.1s

05:49 AM 07:44 PM

06:10 AM

09:24 PM

Sun 17th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
19 kmh	21 kmh	24 kmh	26 kmh	26 kmh	22 kmh	19 kmh	17 kmh

0.7m	0.8m	1.0m	0.8m	1.4m	0.9m	0.7m	1.2m

8.3s	8.7s	9.2s	9.2s	9.2s	3.7s	8.1s	7.6s

05:48 AM 07:44 PM

07:11 AM

10:32 PM

Mon 18th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
22 kmh	21 kmh	15 kmh	11 kmh	17 kmh	20 kmh	12 kmh	3 kmh

1.1m	0.7m	0.8m	1.1m	1.0m	1.0m	0.8m	0.7m

8.1s	8.0s	7.8s	7.4s	7.4s	7.4s	7.3s	7.2s

05:47 AM 07:45 PM

08:20 AM

11:30 PM

Tue 19th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
1 kmh	1 kmh	2 kmh	9 kmh	15 kmh	14 kmh	9 kmh	8 kmh

0.6m	0.6m	0.5m	0.5m	0.6m	0.6m	0.5m	0.5m

7.0s	6.8s	6.6s	6.4s	6.3s	6.2s	10.8s	13.5s

05:47 AM 07:46 PM

09:33 AM

No moonset

Wed 20th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
6 kmh	9 kmh	8 kmh	10 kmh	14 kmh	14 kmh	9 kmh	7 kmh

0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.6m	0.5m	0.5m

13.4s	13.0s	12.8s	12.7s	12.7s	12.7s	12.7s	12.6s

05:46 AM 07:47 PM

10:44 AM

12:16 AM

Thu 21st May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	7 kmh	6 kmh	10 kmh	12 kmh	14 kmh	12 kmh	8 kmh

0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.6m	0.6m	0.5m	0.5m

12.4s	12.4s	12.4s	12.5s	12.6s	12.1s	11.9s	13.0s

05:46 AM 07:47 PM

11:53 AM

12:55 AM

Fri 22nd May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
4 kmh	6 kmh	8 kmh	10 kmh	14 kmh	13 kmh	9 kmh	8 kmh

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

13.5s	13.3s	13.2s	13.2s	12.9s	12.7s	12.6s	12.5s

05:49 AM 07:43 PM

05:19 AM

08:09 PM

Sat 16th May

3:39 AM	10:04 AM	2:52 PM	9:11 PM

-0.41	1.21	0.49	2.08

05:49 AM 07:44 PM

06:10 AM

09:24 PM

Sun 17th May

4:27 AM	11:00 AM	3:33 PM	9:53 PM

-0.50	1.16	0.57	2.08

05:48 AM 07:44 PM

07:11 AM

10:32 PM

Mon 18th May

5:18 AM	11:59 AM	4:18 PM	10:40 PM

-0.50	1.12	0.65	2.02

05:47 AM 07:45 PM

08:20 AM

11:30 PM

Tue 19th May

6:13 AM	1:05 PM	5:11 PM	11:32 PM

-0.44	1.09	0.73	1.89

05:47 AM 07:46 PM

09:33 AM

No moonset

Wed 20th May

7:12 AM	2:17 PM	6:19 PM

-0.34	1.10	0.81

05:46 AM 07:47 PM

10:44 AM

12:16 AM

Thu 21st May

12:32 AM	8:14 AM	3:30 PM	7:52 PM

1.72	-0.21	1.16	0.84

05:46 AM 07:47 PM

11:53 AM

12:55 AM

Fri 22nd May

1:43 AM	9:17 AM	4:32 PM	9:39 PM

1.52	-0.09	1.25	0.78

Sat 16th May

19°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
87%

Sun 17th May

20°
0.2mm
26kmh S
58%

Mon 18th May

20°
0.0mm
16kmh WSW
35%

Tue 19th May

20°
0.0mm
17kmh W
21%

Wed 20th May

21°
0.0mm
15kmh W
0%

Thu 21st May

21°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
15%

Fri 22nd May

21°
0.0mm
15kmh WSW
2%

Sat 23rd May

20°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
9%

Sun 24th May

20°
0.0mm
16kmh WSW
28%

Mon 25th May

19°
0.0mm
17kmh W
47%

Tue 26th May

18°
0.0mm
18kmh W
66%

Wed 27th May

19°
0.0mm
15kmh WSW
26%

Thu 28th May

21°
0.0mm
14kmh W
9%

Fri 29th May

24°
0.0mm
13kmh W
6%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Moonlight State Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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. Average cloud cover will be 29%.

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.