Manresa Main State Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2396 miles
92
°F
7
6
mph
25
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Walk to water
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~2Beach Alerts
Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 1 PM-6 PM — swimming not recommended
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 1 PM-2 PM (UV Index 7)
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.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Beach Overview
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 9/9/2026, 12:30:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 92° | 6 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 93° | 7 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 93° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 93° | 6 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 91° | 5 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 90° | 3 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 88° | 2 | 11 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 9/9/2026, 12:30:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 63°F | 2.8 ft | 12s | ↓ S | +1.4 ft |
| 13:00 | 64°F | 2.8 ft | 12s | ↓ S | +0.6 ft |
| 14:00 | 64°F | 2.8 ft | 12s | ↓ S | -0.1 ft |
| 15:00 | 64°F | 2.8 ft | 12s | ↓ S | -0.5 ft |
| 16:00 | 64°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ↓ S | -0.4 ft |
| 17:00 | 65°F | 3 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +0.3 ft |
| 18:00 | 65°F | 3 ft | 11s | ↓ S | +1.3 ft |