San Elijo State Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2243 miles
94
°F
7
6
mph
44
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Walk to water
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~3Beach Alerts
Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 12 PM-6 PM — swimming not recommended
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 12 PM-3 PM (UV Index 8)
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.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 9/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 94° | 7 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 84° | 8 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 83° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 86° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 90° | 5 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 85° | 3 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 83° | 2 | 4 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 9/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 72°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | +0.4 ft |
| 13:00 | 73°F | 3.2 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | -0.3 ft |
| 14:00 | 73°F | 3.2 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | -0.6 ft |
| 15:00 | 74°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | -0.3 ft |
| 16:00 | 74°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | +0.5 ft |
| 17:00 | 74°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | +1.8 ft |
| 18:00 | 74°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ↙ SW | +3.0 ft |