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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun Best	Jul Best	Aug Best	Sep Best	Oct	Nov	Dec
16°	16°	17°	17°	18°	19°	20°	20°	21°	20°	18°	16°
Sea 14°	Sea 14°	Sea 14°	Sea 14°	Sea 15°	Sea 16°	Sea 16°	Sea 18°	Sea 18°	Sea 16°	Sea 15°	Sea 15°

Beach Weather Today in Sand Dollar Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 37%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 24kmh 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.

Sand Dollar Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:55 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 Sand Dollar Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 0%.

SAND DOLLAR BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

06:08 AM 07:55 PM

No moonrise

08:32 AM

Tue 5th May

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

11°	9°	9°	13°	16°	18°	19°	13°
75%	0%	0%	5%	99%	97%	20%	0%
0.1mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°	12°

06:07 AM 07:56 PM

12:04 AM

09:27 AM

Wed 6th May

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

11°	9°	9°	16°	22°	25°	21°	14°
0%	1%	10%	5%	2%	4%	4%	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°

06:06 AM 07:57 PM

12:47 AM

10:26 AM

Thu 7th May

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

12°	12°	12°	20°	27°	29°	24°	16°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	3%	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°

06:06 AM 07:57 PM

01:25 AM

11:27 AM

Fri 8th May

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

14°	12°	12°	20°	26°	28°	24°	16°
1%	0%	0%	0%	8%	11%	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°

06:05 AM 07:58 PM

01:57 AM

12:28 PM

Sat 9th May

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

13°	12°	12°	21°	28°	30°	26°	19°
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°

06:04 AM 07:59 PM

02:26 AM

01:31 PM

Sun 10th May

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

17°	16°	18°	24°	31°	33°	28°	21°
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°

06:03 AM 08:00 PM

02:53 AM

02:34 PM

Mon 11th May

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

19°	18°	20°	27°	33°	33°	28°	21°
0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	2%	4%
0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm	0.0mm
14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°	14°

06:08 AM 07:55 PM

No moonrise

08:32 AM

Tue 5th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	14 kmh	10 kmh	9 kmh	19 kmh	24 kmh	22 kmh	18 kmh

0.6m	0.5m	0.5m	0.5m	0.9m	1.2m	1.5m	1.3m

13.5s	13.4s	13.3s	13.1s	12.7s	12.6s	12.4s	12.2s

06:07 AM 07:56 PM

12:04 AM

09:27 AM

Wed 6th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
10 kmh	7 kmh	6 kmh	8 kmh	21 kmh	25 kmh	24 kmh	19 kmh

1.1m	1.0m	0.9m	0.8m	1.2m	1.3m	1.3m	1.1m

12.0s	11.8s	11.7s	11.7s	11.6s	15.3s	14.9s	11.2s

06:06 AM 07:57 PM

12:47 AM

10:26 AM

Thu 7th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
14 kmh	12 kmh	10 kmh	16 kmh	25 kmh	27 kmh	27 kmh	21 kmh

1.2m	1.2m	1.1m	1.3m	1.5m	1.5m	1.5m	1.3m

9.5s	9.3s	9.2s	12.3s	11.9s	13.0s	14.1s	12.5s

06:06 AM 07:57 PM

01:25 AM

11:27 AM

Fri 8th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
18 kmh	13 kmh	11 kmh	16 kmh	27 kmh	32 kmh	30 kmh	23 kmh

1.1m	0.7m	0.6m	1.2m	1.3m	1.7m	1.6m	1.3m

12.4s	9.0s	8.9s	11.1s	13.3s	13.2s	12.9s	13.7s

06:05 AM 07:58 PM

01:57 AM

12:28 PM

Sat 9th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
16 kmh	14 kmh	10 kmh	12 kmh	26 kmh	29 kmh	27 kmh	16 kmh

1.0m	0.8m	0.6m	1.0m	1.7m	1.8m	1.8m	1.5m

11.8s	11.5s	11.4s	15.3s	14.7s	15.5s	17.1s	16.6s

06:04 AM 07:59 PM

02:26 AM

01:31 PM

Sun 10th May

12 AM	3 AM	6 AM	9 AM	12 PM	3 PM	6 PM	9 PM
9 kmh	10 kmh	6 kmh	6 kmh	10 kmh	10 kmh	7 kmh	2 kmh

1.2m	0.9m	0.9m	1.2m	1.4m	1.4m	1.2m	0.8m

13.3s	10.6s	10.5s	12.0s	12.6s	14.1s	14.8s	11.3s

06:03 AM 08:00 PM

02:53 AM

02:34 PM

Mon 11th May

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

0.8m	0.9m	0.7m	0.6m	0.6m	0.6m	0.5m	0.2m

8.0s	7.3s	7.7s	8.4s	9.1s	10.7s	12.5s	12.8s

06:08 AM 07:55 PM

No moonrise

08:32 AM

Tue 5th May

12:00 AM	7:54 AM	3:14 PM	5:58 PM

1.55	-0.08	0.97	0.87

06:07 AM 07:56 PM

12:04 AM

09:27 AM

Wed 6th May

12:36 AM	8:41 AM	4:21 PM	6:31 PM

1.49	-0.03	0.97	0.91

06:06 AM 07:57 PM

12:47 AM

10:26 AM

Thu 7th May

1:21 AM	9:32 AM	5:33 PM	7:55 PM

1.42	0.01	1.01	0.95

06:06 AM 07:57 PM

01:25 AM

11:27 AM

Fri 8th May

2:15 AM	10:26 AM	6:14 PM	9:59 PM

1.34	0.05	1.07	0.94

06:05 AM 07:58 PM

01:57 AM

12:28 PM

Sat 9th May

3:19 AM	11:18 AM	6:41 PM	11:45 PM

1.26	0.08	1.15	0.83

06:04 AM 07:59 PM

02:26 AM

01:31 PM

Sun 10th May

4:41 AM	12:03 PM	7:05 PM

1.19	0.11	1.25

06:03 AM 08:00 PM

02:53 AM

02:34 PM

Mon 11th May

12:47 AM	6:08 AM	12:42 PM	7:29 PM

0.65	1.16	0.16	1.37

Tue 5th May

19°
0.1mm
5kmh N
37%

Wed 6th May

25°
0.0mm
4kmh NE
3%

Thu 7th May

30°
0.0mm
4kmh N
0%

Fri 8th May

29°
0.0mm
9kmh N
2%

Sat 9th May

30°
0.0mm
7kmh N
0%

Sun 10th May

34°
0.0mm
4kmh E
0%

Mon 11th May

35°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
0%

Tue 12th May

36°
0.0mm
4kmh SE
0%

Wed 13th May

34°
0.0mm
3kmh WSW
0%

Thu 14th May

31°
0.0mm
6kmh E
20%

Fri 15th May

32°
0.0mm
4kmh ESE
13%

Sat 16th May

31°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
9%

Sun 17th May

27°
0.0mm
3kmh E
26%

Mon 18th May

27°
0.0mm
2kmh SE
21%

Next 14 day Beach Weather in Sand Dollar Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 30° which is very warm and perfect 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 9%.

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

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Holiday at Sand Dollar Beach, Monterey County, California

Taking a holiday at Sand Dollar Beach in Monterey County, California, is an excellent choice for beach aficionados looking for a relaxing and scenic getaway. Located along the beautiful Big Sur coastline, Sand Dollar Beach offers visitors a unique and memorable beach experience.

Beach Type

Sand Dollar Beach is known for its coarse yellow sand mixed with small pebbles. The beach stretches along the coast with stunning cliffs and rock formations surrounding it. While not powdery white sand like some tropical destinations, the coarse sand provides a unique texture that feels great underfoot and adds to the area's natural charm.

Snorkeling and Diving

While Sand Dollar Beach may not be known as a top snorkeling or diving destination due to its colder waters and lack of coral reefs, visitors can still find interesting marine life near the rocky shoreline. The rocks provide shelter for various fish species, making it more suitable for snorkeling than sandy beaches. It's essential to wear a wetsuit while snorkeling or diving in this area due to the cooler water temperature.

Recommended Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Sand Dollar Beach include:

Surfing: Sand Dollar Beach is known for its consistent surf break that attracts both beginners and experienced surfers. The waves here are usually gentle but can get larger during specific conditions.
Beachcombing: With its unique mixture of sand and pebbles, Sand Dollar Beach is perfect for beachcombing enthusiasts looking for interesting shells, rocks, and other treasures washed ashore.
Photography: The stunning cliffs and rock formations surrounding the beach provide excellent opportunities for photography lovers to capture breathtaking landscapes.
Hiking: Nearby trails such as Jade Cove Trail offer scenic hikes with beautiful views of the coastline.
Picnicking: There are picnic tables available at the nearby parking area, making it an ideal spot to enjoy a meal with a view of the ocean.

Accommodation Options

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Sand Dollar Beach, visitors can find accommodation options nearby. The town of Gorda, just a short drive north of Sand Dollar Beach, has several motels and inns. For a more luxurious stay, visitors can head south to Cambria or north to Carmel-by-the-Sea, where upscale hotels and vacation rentals are available.

Beach Amenities

Sand Dollar Beach offers the following amenities for visitors:

Restrooms
Picnic tables
Parking area
Trail access to the beach
Nearby hiking trails

Sand Dollar Beach in Monterey County is an excellent destination for those looking for a unique and memorable beach getaway. The picturesque coastline, beautiful rock formations, and various activities make it an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy nature's beauty.