Manresa Main State Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2096 miles
63
°F
2
3
mph
88
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Walk to water
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 12 PM-5 PM — swimming not recommended
About This Beach
Manresa State Beach is a long, expansive sandy beach with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. It's known for its relatively clean sand, strong surf suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers, and its dog-friendly policy. While facilities like restrooms and sometimes showers are available, access to the beach involves walking down stairs or a sometimes-broken ramp, and parking is a $10 fee.
*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/2/2025, 11:15:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 63° | 2 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 64° | 4 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 66° | 5 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 66° | 4 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 66° | 4 | 13 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 68° | 4 | 14 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 70° | 2 | 14 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/2/2025, 11:15:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 65°F | 5.4 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.8 ft |
| 12:00 | 65°F | 5.3 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.5 ft |
| 13:00 | 65°F | 5.2 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.4 ft |
| 14:00 | 65°F | 5.2 ft | 11s | ↖ NW | +0.5 ft |
| 15:00 | 65°F | 5.2 ft | 11s | ↖ NW | +0.8 ft |
| 16:00 | 65°F | 5.1 ft | 11s | ↖ NW | +1.4 ft |
| 17:00 | 65°F | 5.1 ft | 11s | ↖ NW | +2.0 ft |