Beach Weather in Moonstone Beach, Cambria, United States

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15°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Moonstone Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 13° 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 13%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 24kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Moonstone Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:54 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 Moonstone 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 14° 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 this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 21%.

MOONSTONE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 15° 18° 19° 16° 14°
1% 0% 0% 18% 9% 10% 37% 30%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 11° 13° 18° 21° 18° 13°
42% 64% 33% 27% 25% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 16° 15° 14° 13°
0% 2% 25% 32% 29% 51% 25% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 14° 18° 19° 16° 15°
7% 4% 6% 7% 6% 10% 14% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 18° 17° 15° 14°
22% 29% 8% 7% 22% 47% 48% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 14° 17° 17° 14° 12°
46% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 33% 69%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 13° 15° 15° 15° 14°
12% 23% 40% 80% 90% 75% 91% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.5mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
13
kmh
7
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.4m
12.5s 12.2s 11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.3s 11.6s 11.5s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
0.5m
0.8m
0.5m
0.8m
11.3s 11.3s 10.9s 8.9s 11.3s 11.2s 11.1s 8.8s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
0.7m
10.6s 10.4s 10.4s 10.3s 14.6s 13.4s 11.3s 10.6s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
10.6s 10.9s 11.0s 10.9s 11.6s 11.5s 10.3s 11.1s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
11.1s 10.8s 10.8s 10.8s 10.7s 11.3s 11.6s 11.1s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
1.0m
0.9m
0.5m
10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 10.3s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.4m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.6m
1.7m
1.7m
10.0s 8.2s 8.6s 9.1s 8.9s 7.9s 7.4s 10.6s
Wed 17th December
1:07 AM 7:34 AM 3:13 PM 10:08 PM
0.85 1.82 -0.13 1.10
Thu 18th December
1:42 AM 8:05 AM 3:46 PM 10:45 PM
0.89 1.85 -0.18 1.11
Fri 19th December
2:17 AM 8:37 AM 4:19 PM 11:21 PM
0.90 1.87 -0.21 1.12
Sat 20th December
2:52 AM 9:11 AM 4:54 PM 11:58 PM
0.91 1.87 -0.23 1.12
Sun 21st December
3:28 AM 9:45 AM 5:29 PM
0.92 1.85 -0.22
Mon 22nd December
12:37 AM 4:07 AM 10:21 AM 6:05 PM
1.13 0.93 1.80 -0.19
Tue 23rd December
1:17 AM 4:53 AM 10:59 AM 6:42 PM
1.15 0.94 1.72 -0.13
Wed 17th December
20°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
13%
Thu 18th December
22°
0.0mm
6kmh N
23%
Fri 19th December
17°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
22%
Sat 20th December
20°
0.0mm
3kmh N
9%
Sun 21st December
18°
0.0mm
6kmh W
34%
Mon 22nd December
18°
0.0mm
4kmh SSW
18%
Tue 23rd December
15°
0.8mm
21kmh SSE
63%
Wed 24th December
12°
11.4mm
9kmh NNW
100%
Thu 25th December
15°
5.6mm
26kmh ESE
94%
Fri 26th December
14°
1.4mm
9kmh SSW
79%
Sat 27th December
15°
0.0mm
7kmh ESE
17%
Sun 28th December
13°
0.5mm
5kmh WSW
85%
Mon 29th December
13°
0.6mm
6kmh WSW
97%
Tue 30th December
13°
0.1mm
12kmh S
60%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 51%.

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

Moonstone Beach, Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

Moonstone Beach is a beautiful and serene destination located in Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, California. The beach is known for its unique mix of sand and pebbles, with a predominantly rocky shoreline that creates a stunning landscape. The beach also features driftwood and moonstones scattered across the shore, offering visitors a chance to search for these natural treasures.

Beach Type

Moonstone Beach is characterized by rocky shores and coarse sand mixed with pebbles. This type of beach provides an interesting environment for marine life to thrive, making it perfect for activities such as snorkeling and diving.

Recommended Beach Activities

Since Moonstone Beach has a rocky shoreline and an abundance of marine life, snorkeling and diving are popular activities here. Visitors can explore the underwater world filled with colorful fish and other sea creatures that prefer the rocky habitat.

Additionally, other recommended beach activities at Moonstone Beach include:

  1. Beachcombing: With its unique mix of sand, pebbles, driftwood, and moonstones scattered along the shore, searching for these natural treasures becomes an enjoyable pastime.
  2. Photography: The picturesque landscape of Moonstone Beach makes it an ideal spot for capturing stunning photos of the shoreline or during sunset.
  3. Wildlife Watching: Seals often sunbathe on the rocks near the beach while sea otters can be spotted playing in the water. Bird watching enthusiasts will also enjoy observing various species that inhabit this coastal area.
  4. Hiking: There is a boardwalk running parallel to Moonstone Beach which offers scenic views of the coastline as you walk along it.

Accommodations

There are several hotels and accommodations available near Moonstone Beach that cater to different preferences and budgets. Some popular options include:

  • The Cambria Shores Inn: A cozy beachfront hotel that offers direct access to Moonstone Beach and is perfect for those looking for a relaxing retreat.
  • FogCatcher Inn: This charming hotel features comfortable rooms, many of which offer ocean views, and is within walking distance to the beach.
  • Pelican Inn & Suites: This upscale property offers spacious accommodations, ocean views, and several amenities including an outdoor pool.

Beach Amenities

Moonstone Beach offers various amenities that help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for visitors. These include:

  • Public restrooms
  • Parking facilities
  • Picnic areas
  • Boardwalk with scenic views of the coastline
  • Benches scattered along the boardwalk for relaxation

Moonstone Beach in Cambria, California is a serene destination perfect for those looking to enjoy a peaceful holiday by the beach. Its unique rocky shoreline and rich marine life make it an ideal spot for snorkeling, diving, and wildlife watching. With several accommodation options available nearby, visitors can choose the perfect place to stay during their beach holiday.

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