Sand Dollar Beach surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 02 May 2026 PDT
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Sand Dollar Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sand Dollar Beach sea temperature is
13.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sand Dollar Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Sand Dollar Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sand Dollar Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sand Dollar Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
18
0.8
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
1.7
NW
7
0.7
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
7
2.4
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
443
378
341
211
204
322
431
630
458
346
230
239
236
180
134
199
184
253
117
430
711
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
WSW
10
W
5
N
5
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNE
10
WNW
20
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
N
15
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:23PM1.55m
10:55PM2.08m
1:15PM1.51m
11:26PM2.04m
2:13PM1.47m
00:00AM1.98m
3:22PM1.44m
00:38AM1.91m
4:43PM1.45m
1:20AM1.83m
5:51PM1.49m
2:11AM1.74m
6:29PM1.55m
3:18AM1.66m
Low Tide
4:50PM1.17m
6:21AM0.28m
5:21PM1.24m
7:03AM0.31m
5:52PM1.31m
7:50AM0.37m
6:25PM1.37m
8:41AM0.42m
7:10PM1.42m
9:35AM0.47m
8:31PM1.46m
10:27AM0.51m
10:21PM1.43m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
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7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:55
7:57
7:58
Temp °C
14
14
12
13
13
12
13
14
12
14
14
13
16
16
17
19
19
19
20
20
19
13
13
10
12
12
10
12
11
9
11
11
10
15
14
17
19
17
17
18
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
11
0.4
SW
17
1.6
WNW
8
Energy kJ
443
378
341
211
183
322
431
630
458
346
230
177
236
180
45
199
184
94
105
77
307
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
18
0.6
WNW
18
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.8
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
31
9
102
124
204
68
154
129
129
217
188
239
117
70
134
131
91
174
43
42
124
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.5
WNW
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
17
0.4
NW
17
0.4
WNW
16
Energy kJ
9
31
9
51
88
75
49
73
70
25
25
10
12
12
70
11
9
68
46
70
100
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
7
0.5
NW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.9
WNW
4
0.9
NW
5
0.5
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.7
NW
7
1.2
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
2.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
104
6
4
31
31
14
64
112
36
154
253
117
430
711
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
2
3
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
4
Distance (km)
0
123
0
88
225
0
0
123
40
88
123
0
123
123
3
123
125
3
40
123
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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 16 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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