Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Big Sur, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
Point SurStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 65°F
L: 55°F

Sun
H: 63°F
L: 53°F

Mon
H: 64°F
L: 55°F

Tue
H: 63°F
L: 55°F

Wed
H: 62°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 11:48 PM
Moonset: 3:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:26 AM - 8:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:40 PM - 8:10 PM3:10 AM - 4:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Small Craft Advisory issued June 27 at 2:30AM PDT until June 27 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Gale Warning issued June 27 at 2:30AM PDT until June 28 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 27 at 8:37AM PDT until June 27 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 8:37 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 4:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Gale Warning issued June 27 at 8:37AM PDT until June 28 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 8:37 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 4:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Gale Warning issued June 27 at 1:30PM PDT until June 28 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sat June 27, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.29 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 11:48 PM
Moonset: 3:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:26 AM - 8:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:40 PM - 8:10 PM3:10 AM - 4:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:17 AM - 9:47 AM
Minor Periods
7:33 PM - 9:03 PM3:56 AM - 5:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 12:39 AM
Moonset: 5:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:09 AM - 2:39 AM8:09 AM - 10:39 AM
Minor Periods
8:20 PM - 9:50 PM4:47 AM - 6:17 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 1:30 AM
Moonset: 6:14 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:00 AM - 3:30 AM9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Minor Periods
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM5:44 AM - 7:14 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 2:20 AM
Moonset: 7:14 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:50 AM - 4:20 AM9:48 AM - 12:18 AM
Minor Periods
9:36 PM - 11:06 PM6:44 AM - 8:14 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
