Sand Dollar Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Sand Dollar Beach
🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
4
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
9.6
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
9.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
15s
WIND GUSTS
5kt
AIR TEMP
16°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.9ft @
17s
17s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7ft | 14s | WNW | 4kt | ENE | 4kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7ft | 14s | WNW | 4kt | ENE | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7ft | 13s | WNW | 4kt | ENE | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.8ft | 14s | WNW | 5kt | ENE | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.7ft | 14s | WNW | 5kt | NE | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.5ft | 14s | WNW | 5kt | NE | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.3ft | 14s | WNW | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 8ft | 15s | WNW | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 8.8ft | 15s | WNW | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 9.2ft | 15s | WNW | 3kt | N | 3kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 9.6ft | 15s | WNW | 4kt | NW | 5kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 10ft | 15s | WNW | 5kt | W | 6kt | 17°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 10ft | 15s | WNW | 6kt | WNW | 8kt | 17°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 10ft | 15s | WNW | 6kt | WNW | 9kt | 17°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 10ft | 14s | WNW | 7kt | WNW | 11kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 9.8ft | 14s | WNW | 7kt | WNW | 11kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 9.5ft | 14s | WNW | 6kt | WNW | 11kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 9.3ft | 14s | WNW | 6kt | WNW | 11kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 9ft | 14s | WNW | 5kt | NW | 8kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8.7ft | 14s | WNW | 4kt | NNW | 5kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8.5ft | 14s | WNW | 2kt | NNW | 3kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 8.2ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | N | 3kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 7.9ft | 14s | WNW | 3kt | N | 3kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 7.6ft | 13s | WNW | 3kt | N | 4kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
Tuesday
Oct 28EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 1.0-8.3ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 12-19°C
Wednesday
Oct 29EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.6-7.1ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 15-21°C
Thursday
Oct 30EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-6.8ft 💨 0-8kt 🌡️ 17-22°C
Friday
Oct 31EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.1-6.9ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 17-22°C
Saturday
Nov 1EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.8-6.5ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 18-22°C
Sunday
Nov 2EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.7-6.6ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 18-22°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:7.4ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:1-8kt ENE
Water Temperature:13-18°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Sand Dollar Beach in Monterey is an exposed beach break offering dependable surf year-round, with a preference for clean groundswells from the west and offshore winds from the east. The break favors left-hand waves and performs best around high tide as it rises. While it can sometimes get crowded, surfers should remain cautious of rips, rocks, and sharks. Optimal conditions occur when a west swell combines with east offshore winds, with the most consistent clean waves typically found during winter, especially in January.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: County: Monterey County | State: California | Country: United States | Road: Cabrillo Highway | Full Address: Sand Dollar Picnic Area and Beach, Cabrillo Highway, Plaskett, Monterey County, California, United States
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