Monastery Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2109 miles
61
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3
11
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Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 2 PM-7 PM — not ideal for kids (6.2ft waves)
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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Pet Friendly
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 11/16/2025, 1:45:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 61° | 3 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 61° | 3 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 61° | 2 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 59° | 1 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 57° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 56° | 0 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 56° | 0 | 8 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 11/16/2025, 1:45:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 59°F | 6.3 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -1.6 ft |
| 14:00 | 59°F | 6.2 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -1.8 ft |
| 15:00 | 59°F | 6.1 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -1.6 ft |
| 16:00 | 59°F | 6 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -0.9 ft |
| 17:00 | 59°F | 6 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -0.1 ft |
| 18:00 | 59°F | 6 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | +0.7 ft |
| 19:00 | 59°F | 5.9 ft | 9s | ↖ NW | +1.3 ft |