Monastery Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2109 miles
66
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Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 6 PM-12 AM — not ideal for kids (6.0ft 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: 7/15/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | 66° | 3 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 64° | 2 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 63° | 1 | 1 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 61° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 22:00 | 60° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 23:00 | 58° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 00:00 | 57° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 7/15/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | 60°F | 5.6 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | -0.0 ft |
| 19:00 | 59°F | 5.8 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +0.7 ft |
| 20:00 | 59°F | 6 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +1.6 ft |
| 21:00 | 59°F | 6 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +2.7 ft |
| 22:00 | 59°F | 6 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +3.5 ft |
| 23:00 | 59°F | 6 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +3.9 ft |
| 00:00 | 58°F | 5.9 ft | 8s | ↖ NW | +3.7 ft |