Monastery Beach, CA
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Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 1 AM-6 AM — not ideal for kids (4.2ft waves)
Tide Shift Notice
High Tide at 12:15 PM: Some shore areas may narrow
About This Beach
Monastery Beach, located near Point Lobos State Park, offers stunning coastal scenery with dramatic waves crashing against a shore of uniquely colored pebbles rather than soft sand. While known for its beauty, the beach is considered dangerous for swimming due to strong currents and a steep drop-off, making it more suitable for scenic walks, picnics, and sunbathing. Restrooms are available, along with occasional lifeguard presence.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 7/14/2026, 12:15:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 70° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 01:00 | 65° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 02:00 | 60° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 03:00 | 59° | 0 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 04:00 | 58° | 0 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 05:00 | 58° | 0 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 06:00 | 58° | 0 | 2 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 7/14/2026, 12:15:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 58°F | 4.2 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | +2.2 ft |
| 01:00 | 58°F | 4.2 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | +0.5 ft |
| 02:00 | 58°F | 4.1 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -1.3 ft |
| 03:00 | 58°F | 4.1 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -2.8 ft |
| 04:00 | 58°F | 4.1 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -3.8 ft |
| 05:00 | 58°F | 4.1 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -4.2 ft |
| 06:00 | 58°F | 4.1 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -3.8 ft |