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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Big Sur, CA 93920
Monterey County

GPS Coordinates: 36.335, -122.104

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 23 at 12:50PM PDT until October 27 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Thu October 23, 2025, 12:50 PM
Expires: Fri October 24, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...A moderate to long period northwesterly swell will result in breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet, with the highest waves up to 25 feet in favored locations, and an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Swimmers should always swim near a lifeguard.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.