Monastery Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2109 miles
72
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Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 11 AM-4 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: 1/16/2026, 10:30:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 71° | 2 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 74° | 3 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 75° | 4 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 74° | 4 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 73° | 3 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 69° | 2 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 64° | 1 | 5 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 1/16/2026, 10:30:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 58°F | 4.9 ft | 11s | ← W | +1.9 ft |
| 11:00 | 58°F | 4.8 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.7 ft |
| 12:00 | 58°F | 4.7 ft | 11s | ← W | -0.6 ft |
| 13:00 | 58°F | 4.7 ft | 11s | ← W | -1.7 ft |
| 14:00 | 58°F | 4.6 ft | 11s | ← W | -2.6 ft |
| 15:00 | 59°F | 4.5 ft | 11s | ← W | -3.0 ft |
| 16:00 | 59°F | 4.5 ft | 11s | ← W | -3.0 ft |