Monastery Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2109 miles
65
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6
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 4 PM-9 PM — swimming not recommended
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: 4/16/2026, 3:45:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | 66° | 7 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 64° | 6 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 64° | 4 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 63° | 2 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 61° | 1 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 57° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 55° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 4/16/2026, 3:45:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | 58°F | 7.3 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | -1.5 ft |
| 16:00 | 58°F | 7.4 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | -1.5 ft |
| 17:00 | 58°F | 7.5 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | -1.1 ft |
| 18:00 | 58°F | 7.5 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | -0.2 ft |
| 19:00 | 58°F | 7.5 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +1.0 ft |
| 20:00 | 58°F | 7.5 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +2.1 ft |
| 21:00 | 58°F | 7.5 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +2.8 ft |