Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Big Sur, CA

Current Water Temperature

51.4°F

Measurement Time: Monday, May 18, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT

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Local Points of Interest

Point Sur

Pacific Ocean

Station Name: Point Sur, CA (157)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Big Sur, CA 93920
Monterey County

GPS Coordinates: 36.335, -122.104

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Weather Near Big Sur, California

Current Weather

71.1°F
Sunny
Sunny
71.1°F
73.5°F
21%
NNW 7.2 mph
15 mph
74.7°F
30.9°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1014 mbar
6.3

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 79°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 61°F
L: 51°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 59°F
L: 51°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 58°F
L: 50°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 58°F
L: 51°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.05 μg/m3
PM10: 23.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 95 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 7:19 AM
Moon Transit: 3:11 PM
Moonset: 11:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:41 PM - 5:11 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:49 AM - 8:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 17 at 10:16PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 10:16 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Strong northerly winds will generate very rough conditions at area beaches along with strong rip and longshore currents. * WHERE...Greatest impacts will be along west facing beaches of the Pacific coastline. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous wind and wave conditions will impact beaches and water activities such as swimming, surfing, boating, and tide pooling. Rough seas can sweep up the beach and over rocks and jetties, pulling people into a cold turbulent ocean. Rip currents will be stronger than normal and long shore currents can move people and items in the water quickly away from the point of entry. Local beach and cliff erosion is possible. Water temperatures will also cool rapidly due to strong upwelling conditions during this time. Large tidal swings can cutoff access to beach walkers.

Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.


Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 9:24PM PDT until May 18 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 9:24 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Local gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...The Santa Cruz Mountains, North Bay Interior Mountains, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, and East Bay Hills. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.8°F
52.4°F
64°F
37%
0 in
0%
0%
13.6 mph
8.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.06 μg/m3
PM10: 13.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 7:19 AM
Moon Transit: 3:11 PM
Moonset: 11:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:41 PM - 5:11 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:49 AM - 8:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
60.9°F
50.5°F
55.7°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
9.2 mph
8.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.33 μg/m3
PM10: 16.38 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 8:29 AM
Moon Transit: 4:17 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:47 PM - 6:17 PM

Minor Periods

7:59 AM - 9:29 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
58.7°F
50.7°F
54.6°F
79%
0 in
0%
0%
8.3 mph
8.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.61 μg/m3
PM10: 16.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 146.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 9:43 AM
Moon Transit: 5:18 PM
Moonset: 1:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:48 PM - 7:18 PM

Minor Periods

9:13 AM - 10:43 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
58.3°F
50.3°F
54.3°F
83%
0 in
0%
0%
9.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.08 μg/m3
PM10: 14.28 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 10:57 AM
Moon Transit: 6:14 PM
Moonset: 12:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:50 AM - 3:20 AM
5:44 PM - 8:14 PM

Minor Periods

10:27 AM - 11:57 AM
12:15 AM - 1:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
57.7°F
51.4°F
54.5°F
85%
0 in
0%
0%
9.8 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.42 μg/m3
PM10: 14.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 12:07 AM
Moon Transit: 7:04 PM
Moonset: 1:21 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:44 AM - 4:14 AM
6:34 PM - 9:04 PM

Minor Periods

11:37 AM - 1:07 PM
12:51 AM - 2:21 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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