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Jetty Beach has BeachFinder Score: 70/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Jetty Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 8 km/h · SE, uv 7.5, waves 1.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 70/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
8 km/h · SE
UV
7.5
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 26, 11:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 70/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 26, 11:15 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
15°C
Feels like
15°C
UV index
7.5
Wind
8 km/h · SE
Gust 8 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
1 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Jetty Beach
Jetty Beach extends along the central coast of California, immediately adjacent to Monterey and its iconic bay. Located about 120 kilometers south of San Francisco, this beach occupies a segment of the rocky and rugged coastline that characterizes this region of the Pacific. The shore, dominated by granite formations and stony outcrops, contrasts with the fine sandy beaches of the more northern areas. The cold waters of Monterey Bay bathe this coast, where marine currents and upwellings create an exceptionally rich marine ecosystem. The site derives its identity from the pier that extends into the ocean, an emblematic structure that channels access and shapes the visitor's experience. Unlike Island Beach, located just 600 meters to the north, Jetty Beach offers direct access to this characteristic port infrastructure. The immediate landscape combines rocky expanses, areas of black volcanic sand, and tide pools that fill with each incoming tide. The atmosphere remains that of a coastline shaped by the elements, where the Pacific winds constantly sculpt the landscape and where marine fauna—sea lions, cormorants, starfish—remains omnipresent. No supervised swimming facilities are available on site. Access for people with reduced mobility is not arranged. The beach does not benefit from the Blue Flag label. Visitors should anticipate changing weather conditions and sometimes unpredictable coastal currents that characterize this stretch of the Californian coast.
About this spot
The name "Jetty Beach" directly refers to the Monterey pier, a port structure built in the early 20th century to support the sardine fishing industry, which brought prosperity to the region until the 1940s. This pier, still visible from the beach, remains a major geographical and cultural landmark. The local geology, dominated by the granite of the Sierra Nevada and volcanic rocks, explains the absence of typical white sandy beaches. During the great equinox tides, the rocky pools transform into natural aquariums, attracting amateur collectors and naturalists for decades—a local tradition that continues.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Jetty Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Jetty Beach today?
8 km/h · SE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Jetty Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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