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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 16° 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 some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 23kmh 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.

Pfeiffer State Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:16 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 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average 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.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 4%.

PFEIFFER STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

06:12 AM 08:16 PM

08:38 PM

06:07 AM

Wed 29th July

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

15°	14°	14°	15°	17°	18°	17°	15°
92%	100%	100%	100%	72%	3%	2%	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°

06:12 AM 08:15 PM

09:06 PM

07:10 AM

Thu 30th July

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

14°	14°	14°	17°	18°	18°	18°	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
11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°

06:13 AM 08:14 PM

09:32 PM

08:11 AM

Fri 31st July

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

15°	15°	15°	18°	19°	19°	18°	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
11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°	11°

06:14 AM 08:13 PM

09:56 PM

09:13 AM

Sat 1st August

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

15°	15°	14°	17°	19°	19°	18°	15°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	0%	1%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

06:15 AM 08:12 PM

10:20 PM

10:15 AM

Sun 2nd August

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

14°	14°	14°	17°	18°	18°	17°	15°
3%	0%	0%	0%	55%	0%	4%	11%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

06:16 AM 08:11 PM

10:46 PM

11:20 AM

Mon 3rd August

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

14°	14°	15°	17°	18°	18°	17°	15°
5%	29%	87%	57%	4%	9%	4%	27%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

06:16 AM 08:10 PM

11:15 PM

12:26 PM

Tue 4th August

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

15°	14°	15°	17°	18°	19°	17°	15°
76%	58%	0%	0%	0%	1%	4%	6%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°	13°

06:12 AM 08:16 PM

08:38 PM

06:07 AM

Wed 29th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
18 kmh	15 kmh	14 kmh	17 kmh	21 kmh	23 kmh	21 kmh	19 kmh

0.5m	0.5m	0.9m	0.8m	0.8m	0.6m	0.7m	0.7m

6.8s	7.3s	7.5s	7.7s	7.8s	7.7s	7.5s	7.4s

06:12 AM 08:15 PM

09:06 PM

07:10 AM

Thu 30th July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
20 kmh	15 kmh	15 kmh	15 kmh	22 kmh	19 kmh	19 kmh	18 kmh

0.7m	0.7m	0.6m	0.5m	0.6m	1.3m	0.2m	0.3m

7.8s	7.9s	7.9s	8.1s	8.1s	15.3s	7.5s	7.4s

06:13 AM 08:14 PM

09:32 PM

08:11 AM

Fri 31st July

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
17 kmh	14 kmh	15 kmh	18 kmh	21 kmh	17 kmh	18 kmh	18 kmh

0.4m	0.5m	0.5m	0.6m	0.6m	0.4m	0.2m	0.5m

7.8s	7.8s	7.8s	7.9s	7.9s	7.7s	7.3s	7.1s

06:14 AM 08:13 PM

09:56 PM

09:13 AM

Sat 1st August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
17 kmh	14 kmh	16 kmh	15 kmh	21 kmh	19 kmh	23 kmh	20 kmh

0.5m	0.5m	0.9m	0.8m	0.8m	0.4m	1.4m	1.3m

7.3s	7.5s	7.7s	8.0s	8.3s	8.3s	12.8s	12.7s

06:15 AM 08:12 PM

10:20 PM

10:15 AM

Sun 2nd August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
19 kmh	19 kmh	19 kmh	17 kmh	19 kmh	20 kmh	21 kmh	18 kmh

1.2m	1.1m	0.7m	0.6m	0.5m	0.5m	0.6m	0.6m

12.8s	12.7s	9.3s	9.4s	9.4s	9.3s	9.3s	9.4s

06:16 AM 08:11 PM

10:46 PM

11:20 AM

Mon 3rd August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
15 kmh	12 kmh	8 kmh	9 kmh	12 kmh	13 kmh	11 kmh	8 kmh

0.6m	0.5m	0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.5m	0.4m	0.3m

9.5s	9.7s	9.8s	9.7s	9.6s	9.6s	9.5s	9.3s

06:16 AM 08:10 PM

11:15 PM

12:26 PM

Tue 4th August

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
8 kmh	6 kmh	6 kmh	8 kmh	11 kmh	14 kmh	14 kmh	14 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	0.4m	0.6m	0.7m	0.6m	0.4m	0.3m

9.2s	9.2s	9.3s	9.3s	9.2s	9.0s	8.9s	9.0s

06:12 AM 08:16 PM

08:38 PM

06:07 AM

Wed 29th July

5:08 AM	12:04 PM	5:16 PM	10:41 PM

-0.09	1.38	0.80	1.46

06:12 AM 08:15 PM

09:06 PM

07:10 AM

Thu 30th July

5:38 AM	12:26 PM	5:52 PM	11:22 PM

-0.03	1.39	0.72	1.42

06:13 AM 08:14 PM

09:32 PM

08:11 AM

Fri 31st July

6:07 AM	12:49 PM	6:31 PM

0.06	1.40	0.63

06:14 AM 08:13 PM

09:56 PM

09:13 AM

Sat 1st August

12:05 AM	6:36 AM	1:12 PM	7:15 PM

1.34	0.18	1.42	0.54

06:15 AM 08:12 PM

10:20 PM

10:15 AM

Sun 2nd August

12:52 AM	7:03 AM	1:37 PM	8:06 PM

1.23	0.32	1.45	0.44

06:16 AM 08:11 PM

10:46 PM

11:20 AM

Mon 3rd August

1:49 AM	7:30 AM	2:06 PM	9:07 PM

1.10	0.47	1.49	0.33

06:16 AM 08:10 PM

11:15 PM

12:26 PM

Tue 4th August

3:04 AM	7:58 AM	2:42 PM	10:17 PM

0.97	0.62	1.54	0.20

Wed 29th July

19°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
58%

Thu 30th July

18°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
0%

Fri 31st July

19°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
0%

Sat 1st August

19°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
0%

Sun 2nd August

18°
0.0mm
15kmh NW
9%

Mon 3rd August

18°
0.0mm
11kmh W
27%

Tue 4th August

19°
0.0mm
10kmh WNW
18%

Wed 5th August

19°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
9%

Thu 6th August

18°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
3%

Fri 7th August

18°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
14%

Sat 8th August

18°
0.0mm
16kmh SW
5%

Sun 9th August

18°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
7%

Mon 10th August

18°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
7%

Tue 11th August

18°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
14%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Pfeiffer 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 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. Average cloud cover will be 12%.

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.