Beach Weather in Point Lobos, San Francisco, United States

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Beach Weather Today in Point Lobos

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. 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 sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 23kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Point Lobos faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:05 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 Lobos

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° 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 this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 11%.

POINT LOBOS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 15° 15° 14° 13°
100% 96% 75% 100% 88% 10% 6% 17%
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° 13° 13° 13° 15° 15° 14° 13°
29% 87% 75% 61% 0% 0% 2% 33%
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 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 14° 15° 16° 15° 14°
30% 31% 36% 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°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 16° 16° 15° 14°
2% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 31%
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° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14°
40% 53% 42% 0% 0% 0% 1% 5%
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° 13° 16° 18° 18° 16° 15°
8% 5% 2% 7% 42% 61% 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°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 15° 17° 17° 15° 14°
0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 6% 23%
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
16
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
11.8s 11.8s 11.7s 14.6s 15.3s 14.2s 13.6s 13.0s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.0m
12.6s 12.1s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s 14.3s 14.2s 14.1s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
13.7s 13.5s 11.0s 10.9s 13.3s 13.2s 16.4s 16.1s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
15.5s 15.4s 15.2s 14.6s 16.6s 16.6s 16.6s 8.7s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
1.1m
1.1m
0.6m
8.3s 12.8s 9.1s 10.3s 14.2s 17.0s 17.6s 11.6s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.7m
1.0m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
9.6s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.7s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
11.4s 11.7s 11.6s 11.6s 11.4s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s
Wed 6th May
1:16 AM 8:39 AM 4:29 PM 8:32 PM
1.69 -0.09 1.29 1.06
Thu 7th May
2:01 AM 9:28 AM 5:24 PM 9:43 PM
1.61 -0.04 1.30 1.05
Fri 8th May
2:55 AM 10:22 AM 6:13 PM 11:04 PM
1.52 -0.00 1.34 0.99
Sat 9th May
4:00 AM 11:17 AM 6:53 PM
1.43 0.04 1.40
Sun 10th May
12:16 AM 5:16 AM 12:10 PM 7:26 PM
0.87 1.36 0.09 1.49
Mon 11th May
1:15 AM 6:34 AM 12:59 PM 7:57 PM
0.69 1.33 0.15 1.59
Tue 12th May
2:05 AM 7:49 AM 1:45 PM 8:26 PM
0.47 1.33 0.24 1.71
Wed 6th May
16°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
61%
Thu 7th May
15°
0.0mm
18kmh W
35%
Fri 8th May
16°
0.0mm
18kmh W
12%
Sat 9th May
16°
0.0mm
15kmh W
4%
Sun 10th May
16°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
17%
Mon 11th May
19°
0.0mm
8kmh W
15%
Tue 12th May
17°
0.0mm
19kmh SW
3%
Wed 13th May
16°
0.0mm
21kmh WSW
48%
Thu 14th May
15°
0.0mm
20kmh W
16%
Fri 15th May
15°
0.0mm
17kmh W
25%
Sat 16th May
16°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
5%
Sun 17th May
16°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
10%
Mon 18th May
14°
0.0mm
21kmh WSW
55%
Tue 19th May
15°
0.0mm
17kmh W
32%

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 24%.

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

Holiday at Point Lobos Beach, San Francisco, California, United States

Beach Type

Point Lobos beach in San Francisco is characterized by coarse sand, pebbles, and rocky shorelines. The rugged coastline provides a unique and picturesque setting for beachgoers to enjoy.

Beach Activities

Snorkeling and diving are popular activities at this beach due to the rocky shorelines and reefs that attract a variety of marine life. The fish prefer these areas as they provide shelter and feeding grounds.

Other recommended activities at Point Lobos Beach include:

  1. Hiking: With many scenic trails along the coastline, hiking is a popular activity at Point Lobos. One of the most famous trails is the Sea Lion Point Trail, where visitors can observe sea lions and other marine life up close.

  2. Wildlife Watching: The area is home to a diverse array of wildlife such as sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and various seabird species. Visitors can enjoy observing these creatures in their natural habitat.

  3. Photography: The dramatic landscape of Point Lobos Beach offers stunning photo opportunities for both amateur and professional photographers alike.

  4. Picnicking: There are several picnic areas near the beach where visitors can relax and enjoy their meals with beautiful ocean views.

  5. Tide Pool Exploration: At low tide, there are many tide pools along the shoreline where visitors can explore an abundance of intertidal marine life such as sea stars, crabs, and anemones.

Accommodation

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Point Lobos Beach itself due to its protected status as part of the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, there are several accommodation options nearby in Carmel-by-the-Sea or Monterey:

  1. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Just south of Point Lobos is Carmel-by-the-Sea which offers a variety of accommodation options from luxurious hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts. This picturesque town is known for its art galleries, boutique shops, and fine dining restaurants.

  2. Monterey: North of Point Lobos is the city of Monterey, which offers a wider range of accommodation types, including hotels, motels, and vacation rentals. Monterey also has numerous attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman's Wharf.

Beach Amenities

Point Lobos Beach offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic areas with tables
  • Designated parking lots (note that parking can be limited during peak times)
  • Information center with educational displays about the area's natural history
  • Well-maintained trails for hiking and wildlife watching

With its unique blend of rugged coastline, diverse marine life, and scenic beauty, Point Lobos Beach is an unforgettable destination for those looking to experience the natural wonders of San Francisco's coastline.

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