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Today’s Forecast:

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64°F
High: 69° | Low: 53°
Current Temperature
Station: PPSC1
Observed at: 7:04 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 4 mph | Humidity: 71%
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 12 at 2:58PM PST until November 14 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA (Expires: November 14, 2026 8:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 15 to 20 ft expected. For the High Surf Warning, Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 ft, with occasional sets of 40 to 50 ft at favored breakpoints. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will run up beaches and crash over seawalls, inundating adjacent, low-lying infrastructure. * WHERE...San Francisco and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight Friday night to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.8 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. The Coastal Flood Advisory on Saturday is specifically for the Pacific Coast, where large breaking waves will spill over sea walls and run up beaches onto adjacent infrastructure. Instructions: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 12 at 2:58PM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA (Expires: November 13, 2026 6:00 pm)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 15 to 20 ft expected. For the High Surf Warning, Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 ft, with occasional sets of 40 to 50 ft at favored breakpoints. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will run up beaches and crash over seawalls, inundating adjacent, low-lying infrastructure. * WHERE...San Francisco and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight Friday night to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.8 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. The Coastal Flood Advisory on Saturday is specifically for the Pacific Coast, where large breaking waves will spill over sea walls and run up beaches onto adjacent infrastructure. Instructions: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
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Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 12 at 2:58PM PST until November 13 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA (Expires: November 13, 2026 8:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 15 to 20 ft expected. For the High Surf Warning, Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 ft, with occasional sets of 40 to 50 ft at favored breakpoints. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will run up beaches and crash over seawalls, inundating adjacent, low-lying infrastructure. * WHERE...San Francisco and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight Friday night to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.8 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. The Coastal Flood Advisory on Saturday is specifically for the Pacific Coast, where large breaking waves will spill over sea walls and run up beaches onto adjacent infrastructure. Instructions: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
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High Surf Warning
High Surf Warning issued November 12 at 2:58PM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA (Expires: November 15, 2026 6:00 am)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 15 to 20 ft expected. For the High Surf Warning, Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 ft, with occasional sets of 40 to 50 ft at favored breakpoints. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will run up beaches and crash over seawalls, inundating adjacent, low-lying infrastructure. * WHERE...San Francisco and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight Friday night to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.8 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. The Coastal Flood Advisory on Saturday is specifically for the Pacific Coast, where large breaking waves will spill over sea walls and run up beaches onto adjacent infrastructure. Instructions: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

This Afternoon:Mostly cloudy. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight:Rain likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday:Rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 59°F. Rain forecast later today (94%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 61°F. Low rain risk (16%).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 59°F. Rain forecast later today (94%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 61°F. Low rain risk (16%).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 59°F. Rain forecast later today (94%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 93/100
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 61°F. Low rain risk (16%).

About Big Sur

Big Sur is an outdoor-planning page for Highway 1 corridor from Garrapata through southern Big Sur. It has a distinct purpose centered on Highway 1 closures, landslides, remoteness, fog, winter storms, and fire, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.

Make the Most of a Big Sur Day

Start by comparing conditions across Bixby Creek Bridge, Pfeiffer Big Sur, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among hiking, camping, outdoor events based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.

Weather Tips for Big Sur

  • Conditions around Highway 1 corridor from Garrapata through southern Big Sur can differ sharply from nearby towns; Highway 1 closures, landslides, remoteness, fog, winter storms, and fire are the main planning variables.
  • For camping, confirm overnight lows, wind, precipitation, fire restrictions, campground access, and how quickly shelter or services can be reached.
  • Cold ocean water, marine fog, swell, beach wind, and winter storms can matter even when the inland forecast looks mild.
  • Air quality and wildfire smoke can shift quickly; shorten strenuous plans when visibility or breathing conditions worsen.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page covers Highway 1 corridor from Garrapata through southern Big Sur. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Bixby Creek Bridge
  • Pfeiffer Big Sur
  • Julia Pfeiffer Burns
  • McWay Falls
  • Andrew Molera
  • Point Sur
  • Garrapata

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Big Sur rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.

7-Day Forecast for Big Sur, CA

🌤
64°F
High: 69° | Low: 53°
Current Temperature
Station: PPSC1
Observed at: 7:04 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 4 mph | Humidity: 71%
Thu ☁
69° 53°
6%
Fri 🌧
60° 47°
94%
Sat 🌧
62° 47°
16%
Sun 🌧
62° 49°
74%
Mon 🌧
53° 45°
65%
Tue 🌧
53° 45°
26%
Wed 🌧
53° 46°
83%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

69° Thu 60° Fri 62° Sat 62° Sun 53° Mon 53° Tue 53° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

53° Thu 47° Fri 47° Sat 49° Sun 45° Mon 45° Tue 46° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Thu 93 Fri 100 Sat 94 Sun 79 Mon 85 Tue 78 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:25 pm CST

Big Sur Weather by Season

Winter

At Big Sur, winter storms can bring heavy rain, high surf, falling debris, landslides, and Highway 1 closures. Remote trailheads and campgrounds require current road checks, extra fuel, and a plan that does not depend on one turnaround point.

Spring

Around Highway 1 corridor from Garrapata through southern Big Sur, spring offers green hills and improving hiking windows, but saturated slopes, damaged trails, and intermittent road work can persist. Fog and cold ocean water remain normal even on brighter days.

Summer

For Highway 1 closures, landslides, remoteness, fog, winter storms, and fire, marine fog and cool mornings are common, with stronger afternoon wind on exposed headlands. Inland canyons can be much warmer, and busy parking plus limited services favor early starts.

Fall

Near Bixby Creek Bridge and the surrounding area, early fall often provides clear hiking and camping windows before the storm season. Wildfire risk, smoke, dry canyon vegetation, and the first powerful coastal systems can all alter plans.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Warmest months: September and October.
  • Coolest months: December through February and foggy summer mornings.
  • Wettest season: November through March.
  • Driest season: July through September.
  • Best outdoor window: Late spring or early fall when Highway 1, trails, and campgrounds are open.