San Elijo State Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
1950 miles
63
°F
2
3
mph
86
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~3Beach Alerts
Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 8 AM-2 PM — swimming not recommended
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 11 AM-2 PM (UV Index 9)
About This Beach
San Elijo State Beach in Cardiff-by-the-Sea offers a stunning coastal setting with dramatic cliffs overlooking a wide sandy beach. Popular with surfers, the beach also has areas suitable for families, although access involves stairs. Amenities include restrooms, showers (token-operated), and nearby restaurants and shops. The campground, though highly rated, is often crowded and close to road and train noise.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Pet Friendly
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 6/3/2026, 8:00:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 63° | 2 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 64° | 3 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 67° | 5 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 67° | 7 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 68° | 8 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 69° | 9 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 68° | 8 | 9 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 6/3/2026, 8:00:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 68°F | 3.5 ft | 13s | ↙ SW | -1.6 ft |
| 09:00 | 68°F | 3.5 ft | 13s | ↙ SW | -0.8 ft |
| 10:00 | 68°F | 3.5 ft | 12s | ↙ SW | -0.1 ft |
| 11:00 | 68°F | 3.5 ft | 12s | ↙ SW | +0.5 ft |
| 12:00 | 68°F | 3.5 ft | 12s | ↙ SW | +0.8 ft |
| 13:00 | 68°F | 3.5 ft | 12s | ↙ SW | +0.8 ft |
| 14:00 | 69°F | 3.5 ft | 12s | ↙ SW | +0.7 ft |