Manresa Main State Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2096 miles
60
°F
6
6
mph
85
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Walk to water
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~2Beach Alerts
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 1 PM-2 PM — not ideal for kids (9s wave period)
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.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 3/2/2026, 12:45:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 59° | 5 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 60° | 6 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 60° | 5 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 60° | 4 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 59° | 3 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 58° | 1 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 56° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 3/2/2026, 12:45:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 58°F | 3.2 ft | 9s | ← W | +0.0 ft |
| 13:00 | 58°F | 3.3 ft | 9s | ← W | -1.4 ft |
| 14:00 | 58°F | 3.3 ft | 9s | ← W | -2.6 ft |
| 15:00 | 58°F | 3.3 ft | 8s | ← W | -3.3 ft |
| 16:00 | 58°F | 3.4 ft | 8s | ← W | -3.3 ft |
| 17:00 | 58°F | 3.4 ft | 8s | ← W | -2.7 ft |
| 18:00 | 58°F | 3.3 ft | 8s | ← W | -1.6 ft |