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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 have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 62%.

The winds will be side shore and light at 14kmh from the North-Northwest. The light 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 05:24 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 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 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 sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 41%.

PFEIFFER STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

07:16 AM 05:24 PM

09:29 AM

09:38 PM

Thu 22nd January

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

11°	11°	12°	12°	15°	13°	12°	11°
75%	20%	90%	26%	0%	91%	100%	100%
0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:16 AM 05:25 PM

09:54 AM

10:43 PM

Fri 23rd January

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

11°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	10°	9°
100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	84%	80%	91%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:15 AM 05:26 PM

10:19 AM

11:51 PM

Sat 24th January

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

9°	8°	8°	8°	8°	10°	11°	11°
95%	100%	99%	92%	74%	31%	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°

07:14 AM 05:27 PM

10:48 AM

No moonset

Sun 25th January

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

12°	12°	12°	14°	15°	15°	13°	13°
5%	5%	7%	10%	100%	30%	14%	4%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

07:14 AM 05:28 PM

11:22 AM

01:01 AM

Mon 26th January

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

12°	12°	12°	14°	15°	15°	13°	13°
4%	10%	17%	14%	14%	28%	14%	4%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:13 AM 05:29 PM

12:03 PM

02:15 AM

Tue 27th January

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

12°	12°	12°	14°	15°	15°	13°	13°
11%	13%	22%	28%	21%	17%	9%	7%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:12 AM 05:30 PM

12:54 PM

03:29 AM

Wed 28th January

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

12°	12°	12°	14°	15°	14°	13°	13°
7%	8%	8%	7%	14%	28%	29%	73%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

07:16 AM 05:24 PM

09:29 AM

09:38 PM

Thu 22nd January

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

0.2m	0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.4m	0.6m	1.0m	1.1m

12.6s	12.5s	12.3s	12.0s	11.7s	11.5s	11.6s	11.6s

07:16 AM 05:25 PM

09:54 AM

10:43 PM

Fri 23rd January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
12 kmh	13 kmh	10 kmh	6 kmh	6 kmh	5 kmh	6 kmh	4 kmh

1.0m	1.2m	1.3m	0.5m	0.3m	0.7m	0.8m	0.9m

11.0s	8.9s	8.3s	8.1s	8.3s	8.3s	8.8s	9.0s

07:15 AM 05:26 PM

10:19 AM

11:51 PM

Sat 24th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
6 kmh	5 kmh	8 kmh	12 kmh	13 kmh	14 kmh	8 kmh	12 kmh

0.9m	0.5m	0.6m	0.5m	1.2m	0.3m	0.3m	0.3m

8.8s	14.5s	14.4s	13.8s	13.5s	14.1s	14.3s	13.9s

07:14 AM 05:27 PM

10:48 AM

No moonset

Sun 25th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
11 kmh	9 kmh	11 kmh	9 kmh	8 kmh	15 kmh	9 kmh	7 kmh

0.3m	0.3m	1.0m	0.9m	0.9m	0.9m	0.8m	0.8m

13.6s	13.3s	13.0s	12.8s	12.5s	12.2s	12.0s	11.9s

07:14 AM 05:28 PM

11:22 AM

01:01 AM

Mon 26th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	7 kmh	9 kmh	6 kmh	9 kmh	13 kmh	8 kmh	7 kmh

0.8m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m

11.6s	11.3s	11.1s	11.0s	10.8s	11.3s	11.6s	14.1s

07:13 AM 05:29 PM

12:03 PM

02:15 AM

Tue 27th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	9 kmh	9 kmh	5 kmh	12 kmh	21 kmh	20 kmh	13 kmh

0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.7m	0.6m

15.1s	14.7s	14.5s	14.3s	14.1s	13.7s	13.5s	13.4s

07:12 AM 05:30 PM

12:54 PM

03:29 AM

Wed 28th January

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
12 kmh	14 kmh	13 kmh	9 kmh	17 kmh	15 kmh	7 kmh	5 kmh

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

13.1s	12.8s	12.5s	14.6s	15.7s	15.9s	15.9s	15.2s

07:16 AM 05:24 PM

09:29 AM

09:38 PM

Thu 22nd January

1:08 AM	6:12 AM	11:52 AM	6:52 PM

1.32	0.76	1.51	0.06

07:16 AM 05:25 PM

09:54 AM

10:43 PM

Fri 23rd January

1:39 AM	7:16 AM	12:47 PM	7:24 PM

1.39	0.69	1.33	0.22

07:15 AM 05:26 PM

10:19 AM

11:51 PM

Sat 24th January

2:13 AM	8:30 AM	1:58 PM	7:59 PM

1.48	0.59	1.14	0.41

07:14 AM 05:27 PM

10:48 AM

No moonset

Sun 25th January

2:52 AM	9:53 AM	3:36 PM	8:40 PM

1.57	0.45	1.00	0.59

07:14 AM 05:28 PM

11:22 AM

01:01 AM

Mon 26th January

3:39 AM	11:14 AM	5:36 PM	9:33 PM

1.67	0.26	0.95	0.75

07:13 AM 05:29 PM

12:03 PM

02:15 AM

Tue 27th January

4:32 AM	12:24 PM	7:20 PM	10:45 PM

1.75	0.06	1.02	0.86

07:12 AM 05:30 PM

12:54 PM

03:29 AM

Wed 28th January

5:31 AM	1:24 PM	8:27 PM

1.84	-0.12	1.11

Thu 22nd January

18°
0.1mm
5kmh N
62%

Fri 23rd January

10°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
94%

Sat 24th January

11°
0.0mm
8kmh NNE
61%

Sun 25th January

16°
0.0mm
4kmh SSW
21%

Mon 26th January

15°
0.0mm
4kmh SW
13%

Tue 27th January

16°
0.0mm
3kmh SW
16%

Wed 28th January

15°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
21%

Thu 29th January

14°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
43%

Fri 30th January

14°
0.0mm
11kmh SW
33%

Sat 31st January

15°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
49%

Sun 1st February

15°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
14%

Mon 2nd February

13°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
8%

Tue 3rd February

14°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
30%

Wed 4th February

15°
0.0mm
6kmh SSW
35%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Pfeiffer State Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° 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. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

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.