Monastery Beach, CA
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Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 10 AM-4 PM — not ideal for kids (9s wave period)
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 12 PM-2 PM (UV Index 7)
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: 4/18/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 68° | 4 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 69° | 5 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 67° | 7 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 65° | 7 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 64° | 7 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 63° | 6 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 61° | 5 | 10 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 4/18/2026, 10:00:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 57°F | 3.8 ft | 9s | ↖ NW | +0.4 ft |
| 11:00 | 58°F | 3.8 ft | 9s | ↖ NW | +1.1 ft |
| 12:00 | 58°F | 3.8 ft | 9s | ↖ NW | +1.4 ft |
| 13:00 | 58°F | 3.7 ft | 9s | ↖ NW | +1.1 ft |
| 14:00 | 58°F | 3.7 ft | 9s | ↖ NW | +0.6 ft |
| 15:00 | 59°F | 3.7 ft | 9s | ↖ NW | 0.0 ft |
| 16:00 | 59°F | 3.5 ft | 9s | ↖ NW | -0.5 ft |