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

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14°
 
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13°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Point Sur Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 10° 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

The winds will be 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.

Point Sur Beach faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:00 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 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° 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 1%.

POINT SUR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 15° 18° 16° 14° 12°
69% 42% 75% 28% 19% 2% 21% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 15° 15° 15° 14° 13°
10% 15% 9% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 14° 15° 15° 15° 13°
2% 0% 0% 1% 2% 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°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 4% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 16° 16° 16° 14° 13°
6% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 16° 17° 16° 15° 13°
2% 4% 7% 5% 25% 74% 48% 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°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 16° 17° 17° 15° 14°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 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°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.3s 11.2s 13.5s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
0.7m
1.3m
13.0s 12.6s 12.1s 11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 5.4s 11.5s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
1.1m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.2m
0.5m
1.0m
11.4s 11.3s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 6.5s 10.3s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
1.7m
1.2m
10.2s 7.2s 7.3s 15.1s 14.6s 14.4s 14.2s 9.3s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
0.6m
0.7m
8.8s 13.2s 12.7s 12.2s 11.3s 8.5s 7.5s 9.3s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
10.3s 10.1s 9.9s 9.7s 9.6s 9.7s 9.8s 9.8s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.4m
9.9s 10.6s 10.9s 10.9s 11.0s 11.0s 10.9s 10.9s
Wed 6th May
12:41 AM 8:51 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
1.52 -0.04 1.04 0.99
Thu 7th May
1:24 AM 9:43 AM 6:03 PM 8:21 PM
1.44 -0.00 1.07 1.01
Fri 8th May
2:18 AM 10:36 AM 6:38 PM 10:15 PM
1.36 0.03 1.11 0.99
Sat 9th May
3:27 AM 11:26 AM 7:01 PM 11:50 PM
1.27 0.06 1.17 0.89
Sun 10th May
4:48 AM 12:10 PM 7:22 PM
1.20 0.10 1.26
Mon 11th May
12:58 AM 6:08 AM 12:51 PM 7:43 PM
0.73 1.16 0.16 1.37
Tue 12th May
1:52 AM 7:22 AM 1:30 PM 8:07 PM
0.52 1.15 0.24 1.50
Wed 6th May
18°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
34%
Thu 7th May
16°
0.0mm
21kmh NW
4%
Fri 8th May
16°
0.0mm
19kmh NW
0%
Sat 9th May
15°
0.0mm
21kmh NW
2%
Sun 10th May
17°
0.0mm
19kmh NW
1%
Mon 11th May
17°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
20%
Tue 12th May
17°
0.0mm
15kmh WSW
3%
Wed 13th May
16°
0.0mm
15kmh WSW
21%
Thu 14th May
15°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
16%
Fri 15th May
14°
0.0mm
19kmh NW
38%
Sat 16th May
15°
0.0mm
11kmh W
27%
Sun 17th May
15°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
39%
Mon 18th May
15°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
35%
Tue 19th May
15°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
46%

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 11° 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 20%.

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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