Beach Weather in Point Sur Beach, Big Sur, United States

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Beach Weather Today in Point Sur Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 side shore and light at 14kmh from the East-Northeast. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Point Sur Beach faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:53 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 Point Sur Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly 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 only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 71%.

POINT SUR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 16° 20° 24° 18° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 12° 14° 13° 12° 12°
78% 77% 46% 63% 41% 63% 84% 95%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10° 10°
86% 86% 85% 62% 52% 61% 81% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 12° 13° 12° 14° 14°
85% 72% 44% 40% 45% 59% 1% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 13° 14° 16° 16° 15° 14°
0% 2% 3% 3% 2% 5% 2% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 15° 14° 13° 13°
17% 39% 83% 40% 23% 21% 15% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 15° 15° 14° 13°
31% 23% 16% 21% 18% 22% 30% 42%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
0
kmh
5
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
15.0s 14.6s 14.5s 14.3s 14.1s 13.8s 13.5s 13.4s
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
1.0m
0.9m
13.3s 13.1s 12.7s 12.6s 12.4s 12.2s 11.8s 11.7s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
11.6s 11.9s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.4s 11.1s 10.9s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
10.0s 10.3s 9.9s 9.7s 9.4s 9.1s 8.9s 8.8s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
16
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
8.5s 8.4s 10.5s 12.6s 12.3s 11.9s 11.5s 11.3s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
11.0s 10.9s 10.4s 10.5s 10.4s 10.2s 10.1s 11.2s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
0.9m
0.7m
12.0s 12.0s 11.8s 11.4s 11.1s 11.1s 11.3s 11.7s
Fri 12th December
5:05 AM 11:41 AM 4:56 PM 10:42 PM
1.55 0.59 1.06 0.45
Sat 13th December
5:42 AM 12:44 PM 6:29 PM 11:25 PM
1.61 0.41 1.01 0.61
Sun 14th December
6:16 AM 1:34 PM 7:51 PM
1.67 0.24 1.03
Mon 15th December
12:06 AM 6:46 AM 2:16 PM 8:58 PM
0.75 1.72 0.11 1.07
Tue 16th December
12:45 AM 7:16 AM 2:53 PM 9:52 PM
0.86 1.76 -0.00 1.12
Wed 17th December
1:22 AM 7:46 AM 3:28 PM 10:36 PM
0.94 1.80 -0.08 1.15
Thu 18th December
1:58 AM 8:18 AM 4:03 PM 11:14 PM
0.98 1.82 -0.14 1.16
Fri 12th December
25°
0.0mm
6kmh NNE
0%
Sat 13th December
14°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
68%
Sun 14th December
12°
0.0mm
4kmh NE
74%
Mon 15th December
15°
0.0mm
16kmh NNE
44%
Tue 16th December
16°
0.0mm
11kmh N
2%
Wed 17th December
15°
0.0mm
11kmh ESE
32%
Thu 18th December
16°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
25%
Fri 19th December
15°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
59%
Sat 20th December
12°
0.0mm
18kmh NNW
43%
Sun 21st December
12°
0.1mm
12kmh NNW
40%
Mon 22nd December
13°
0.0mm
23kmh NE
36%
Tue 23rd December
13°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
35%
Wed 24th December
14°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
56%
Thu 25th December
12°
22.6mm
18kmh ESE
89%

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 2 days of rain with an average of 11.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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

Holiday at Point Sur Beach, Big Sur, Monterey County, California, United States

Point Sur Beach is located in the picturesque region of Big Sur along the Central Coast of California. This beautiful destination offers a perfect getaway for those looking to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Monterey County.

Beach Type

Point Sur Beach features a mix of coarse sand and pebbles. The beach is surrounded by stunning rocky cliffs which create a dramatic backdrop for your beach holiday. While it may not have powdery white sand like some other beaches, the rugged beauty and unique landscape make it a popular choice for visitors.

Snorkeling and diving are more interesting at beaches with rocks or a reef since the fish prefer that. Due to its rocky shoreline and diverse marine life, Point Sur Beach provides excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Recommended Beach Activities

Popular activities at Point Sur Beach include:

  1. Surfing: The beach is known for its consistent surf breaks, making it an ideal spot for surfers.
  2. Beachcombing: The mixture of sand and pebbles on this beach provides ample opportunity for finding interesting shells and marine debris.
  3. Photography: The dramatic cliffs and beautiful sunsets make Point Sur Beach an excellent location for photography enthusiasts.
  4. Hiking: Explore the nearby trails in the Point Sur State Historic Park or take a guided tour to visit the historic Point Sur Lighthouse.
  5. Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for marine mammals such as sea lions, seals, whales, and dolphins that frequent this area.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly on Point Sur Beach itself due to its protected status as part of a state park, there are various lodging options nearby in Big Sur including hotels, motels, vacation rentals, campsites, and more upscale resorts such as:

We suggest staying in the areas along Highway 1, which runs through Big Sur, as it provides easy access to Point Sur Beach and other attractions in the region.

Beach Amenities

Point Sur Beach offers a range of amenities to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable:

  • Restrooms: Public restrooms can be found at the nearby Point Sur State Historic Park.
  • Parking: Limited parking is available near the beach, so it's advised to arrive early during peak season.
  • Picnic areas: There are picnic tables available at Point Sur State Historic Park for visitors to enjoy a meal with a view.
  • Guided tours: The Point Sur Lighthouse offers guided tours, giving you a chance to learn more about the area's history and enjoy stunning views.

With its unique landscape and diverse range of activities, Point Sur Beach is an excellent destination for your next beach holiday.

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