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Sand Dollar Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Monterey (18 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Sand Dollar Beach surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 02 Aug 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sand Dollar Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Sand Dollar Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sand Dollar Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 6th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sand Dollar Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 336 | 816 | 780 | 362 | 998 | 1019 | 367 | 611 | 385 | 371 | 679 | 658 | 627 | 620 | 877 | 529 | 1228 | 694 | 678 | 615 | 532 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:29PM 1.86 | 8:58AM 1.32 | 6:20PM 1.90 | 9:43AM 1.38 | 7:10PM 1.97 | 10:14AM 1.43 | 7:56PM 2.06 | 10:40AM 1.47 | 8:39PM 2.14 | 11:05AM 1.51 | 9:20PM 2.20 | 11:30AM 1.56 | 10:02PM 2.21 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:15AM 1.21 | 1:33AM 0.60 | 11:24AM 1.29 | 2:21AM 0.48 | 12:37PM 1.32 | 3:02AM 0.37 | 1:36PM 1.30 | 3:40AM 0.27 | 2:25PM 1.27 | 4:14AM 0.19 | 3:10PM 1.21 | 4:47AM 0.14 | 3:56PM 1.14 | ||||||||
Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:02 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Monterey
The wind is still cross-on at Sand Dollar Beach (strong winds from the NW at SHIP1018 41 km from Sand Dollar Beach). 2.1m 7s swell from the NW to make surfable waves.
41 km away, 2 h 36 min ago
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Information about the Sand Dollar Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sand Dollar Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sand Dollar Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sand Dollar Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sand Dollar Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sand Dollar Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Sand Dollar Beach is 57 km (35 miles) from Soledad. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Soledad. Soledad has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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