Monastery Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2109 miles
61
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5
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81
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Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 1 PM-6 PM — not ideal for kids (4.6ft 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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Beach Overview
Pet Friendly
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 3/2/2026, 12:45:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 61° | 5 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 61° | 5 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 61° | 5 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 60° | 4 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 59° | 3 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 58° | 1 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 57° | 0 | 5 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 | 4.5 ft | 9s | ← W | 0.0 ft |
| 13:00 | 58°F | 4.5 ft | 9s | ← W | -1.4 ft |
| 14:00 | 58°F | 4.5 ft | 9s | ← W | -2.6 ft |
| 15:00 | 59°F | 4.6 ft | 9s | ← W | -3.3 ft |
| 16:00 | 59°F | 4.6 ft | 9s | ← W | -3.3 ft |
| 17:00 | 59°F | 4.5 ft | 9s | ← W | -2.6 ft |
| 18:00 | 58°F | 4.5 ft | 8s | ← W | -1.6 ft |