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Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun Best	Jul Best	Aug Best	Sep Best	Oct	Nov	Dec
17°	17°	20°	22° Tan	25° Tan	29° Tan	32° Tan	32° Tan	29° Tan	26° Tan	21°	17°
Sea 13°	Sea 14°	Sea 13°	Sea 13°	Sea 13°	Sea 13°	Sea 16°	Sea 17°	Sea 17°	Sea 16°	Sea 15°	Sea 14°

Beach Weather Today in Pfeiffer State Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 21kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Pfeiffer State Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:52 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 Pfeiffer State Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 17%.

PFEIFFER STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:06 AM 04:52 PM

06:45 PM

09:18 AM

Sat 6th December

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

10°	10°	10°	11°	17°	17°	14°	11°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:07 AM 04:52 PM

08:00 PM

10:10 AM

Sun 7th December

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

11°	11°	12°	12°	13°	12°	12°	11°
0%	0%	26%	22%	24%	63%	71%	78%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:08 AM 04:52 PM

09:13 PM

10:51 AM

Mon 8th December

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

11°	10°	10°	11°	12°	12°	13°	12°
75%	67%	51%	39%	36%	29%	13%	19%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:08 AM 04:52 PM

10:21 PM

11:24 AM

Tue 9th December

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

11°	10°	10°	10°	12°	14°	14°	14°
68%	100%	90%	71%	52%	20%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:09 AM 04:52 PM

11:25 PM

11:52 AM

Wed 10th December

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

13°	13°	13°	14°	16°	16°	14°	14°
2%	2%	2%	3%	3%	2%	2%	1%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:10 AM 04:52 PM

No moonrise

12:16 PM

Thu 11th December

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

14°	13°	13°	14°	16°	16°	15°	15°
7%	12%	6%	2%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:11 AM 04:53 PM

12:25 AM

12:38 PM

Fri 12th December

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

15°	15°	15°	15°	17°	17°	16°	15°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:06 AM 04:52 PM

06:45 PM

09:18 AM

Sat 6th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	10 kmh	15 kmh	21 kmh	18 kmh	18 kmh	15 kmh	16 kmh

1.1m	1.0m	1.1m	1.2m	1.2m	1.0m	0.9m	0.4m

7.3s	7.0s	6.7s	6.7s	6.7s	14.3s	6.2s	13.5s

07:07 AM 04:52 PM

08:00 PM

10:10 AM

Sun 7th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
16 kmh	17 kmh	20 kmh	17 kmh	12 kmh	16 kmh	21 kmh	16 kmh

0.5m	0.6m	0.6m	0.5m	0.4m	0.6m	0.5m	0.4m

13.4s	13.2s	12.7s	12.5s	12.3s	12.0s	5.7s	11.7s

07:08 AM 04:52 PM

09:13 PM

10:51 AM

Mon 8th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
13 kmh	14 kmh	18 kmh	18 kmh	14 kmh	22 kmh	17 kmh	14 kmh

1.0m	1.0m	1.1m	0.9m	0.8m	1.4m	0.5m	0.4m

11.5s	11.3s	11.3s	11.4s	11.5s	11.2s	5.6s	5.8s

07:08 AM 04:52 PM

10:21 PM

11:24 AM

Tue 9th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
15 kmh	14 kmh	19 kmh	16 kmh	15 kmh	17 kmh	15 kmh	14 kmh

1.0m	1.0m	1.1m	1.1m	0.3m	0.4m	0.3m	0.2m

6.0s	6.2s	6.3s	11.1s	11.2s	11.5s	11.7s	11.8s

07:09 AM 04:52 PM

11:25 PM

11:52 AM

Wed 10th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
18 kmh	20 kmh	18 kmh	15 kmh	13 kmh	21 kmh	17 kmh	12 kmh

0.3m	0.5m	0.4m	0.3m	0.4m	0.5m	0.8m	0.7m

11.8s	11.8s	11.8s	11.8s	11.7s	13.5s	13.6s	13.3s

07:10 AM 04:52 PM

No moonrise

12:16 PM

Thu 11th December

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
15 kmh	15 kmh	14 kmh	16 kmh	17 kmh	18 kmh	14 kmh	16 kmh

0.7m	0.6m	1.0m	0.8m	0.5m	0.6m	0.5m	0.3m

13.2s	9.6s	11.0s	13.2s	13.7s	15.2s	15.9s	15.8s

07:11 AM 04:53 PM

12:25 AM

12:38 PM

Fri 12th December

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

0.3m	0.3m	0.3m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m	0.2m

15.3s	14.9s	14.7s	14.6s	14.4s	14.3s	14.1s	13.6s

07:06 AM 04:52 PM

06:45 PM

09:18 AM

Sat 6th December

4:07 AM	10:12 AM	5:47 PM

0.90	2.06	-0.43

07:07 AM 04:52 PM

08:00 PM

10:10 AM

Sun 7th December

12:51 AM	5:05 AM	11:03 AM	6:38 PM

1.33	0.92	1.95	-0.34

07:08 AM 04:52 PM

09:13 PM

10:51 AM

Mon 8th December

1:47 AM	6:10 AM	11:57 AM	7:29 PM

1.34	0.93	1.78	-0.22

07:08 AM 04:52 PM

10:21 PM

11:24 AM

Tue 9th December

2:42 AM	7:26 AM	12:56 PM	8:20 PM

1.37	0.92	1.58	-0.06

07:09 AM 04:52 PM

11:25 PM

11:52 AM

Wed 10th December

3:34 AM	8:52 AM	2:03 PM	9:09 PM

1.42	0.86	1.37	0.10

07:10 AM 04:52 PM

No moonrise

12:16 PM

Thu 11th December

4:22 AM	10:22 AM	3:24 PM	9:57 PM

1.48	0.75	1.18	0.28

07:11 AM 04:53 PM

12:25 AM

12:38 PM

Fri 12th December

5:05 AM	11:41 AM	4:56 PM	10:42 PM

1.55	0.59	1.06	0.45

Sat 6th December

20°
0.0mm
17kmh NNE
0%

Sun 7th December

13°
0.0mm
13kmh N
35%

Mon 8th December

13°
0.0mm
17kmh N
41%

Tue 9th December

15°
0.0mm
13kmh N
50%

Wed 10th December

16°
0.0mm
13kmh N
2%

Thu 11th December

17°
0.0mm
15kmh SE
3%

Fri 12th December

18°
0.0mm
6kmh SE
0%

Sat 13th December

17°
0.0mm
4kmh ESE
0%

Sun 14th December

16°
0.0mm
6kmh ESE
0%

Mon 15th December

16°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
21%

Tue 16th December

14°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
12%

Wed 17th December

12°
0.0mm
18kmh NNW
11%

Thu 18th December

12°
0.0mm
12kmh ESE
1%

Fri 19th December

14°
0.0mm
13kmh SE
3%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Pfeiffer State Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 13%.

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

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Pfeiffer State Beach, Big Sur, Monterey County, California

Pfeiffer State Beach is a lesser known gem located on the beautiful coastline of Big Sur in Monterey County, California. The beach offers a unique experience with its stunning scenery and numerous activities to indulge in during your holiday.

Beach Type

The beach at Pfeiffer State Beach is known for its coarse sand and unique purple hue due to the manganese garnet deposits from the surrounding cliffs. The coastline here is quite rocky with interesting rock formations that make this destination visually appealing.

As for snorkeling and diving, Pfeiffer State Beach may not be the best choice due to its strong currents and lack of coral reefs. However, there are other nearby beaches in Monterey County that are better suited for such activities.

Activities

Some popular beach activities recommended at Pfeiffer State Beach include:

Photography: With its rugged cliffs, stunning sunsets, and famous keyhole arch, this beach is a photographer's paradise.
Hiking: There are several trails in the Big Sur area that lead to breathtaking views of the coastline.
Surfing: While not ideal for beginners due to the rocky shoreline and strong currents, experienced surfers can enjoy some excellent waves at Pfeiffer State Beach.
Picnicking: Bring your lunch and enjoy a peaceful meal with an incredible view of the ocean.
Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for sea otters, seals, and various bird species that frequent this area.

Accommodations

There are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Pfeiffer State Beach; however, there are several options nearby:

Ragged Point Inn & Resort: Located 20 miles south of Pfeiffer State Beach, Ragged Point Inn offers comfortable accommodations with stunning ocean views.
Big Sur Lodge: Nestled within Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, this lodge offers convenient access to the beach and other park attractions.
Ventana Big Sur: Situated just a few miles north of Pfeiffer State Beach, this luxury resort provides a serene and upscale stay amidst the natural beauty of Big Sur.

Beach Amenities

Pfeiffer State Beach offers the following amenities:

Restrooms
Picnic tables
Limited parking (arrive early as it fills up quickly)
An entrance fee is required ($10 per vehicle)

Pfeiffer State Beach is an excellent destination for those looking to escape the crowds and enjoy a peaceful holiday surrounded by stunning natural beauty. While it may not be ideal for snorkeling or diving enthusiasts, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy at this remarkable beach.