Sand Dollar Beach
Big Sur & Monterey · United States
Beach break in a baygood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Hidden cove under the cliffs, powerful shorebreak. Best wind — NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break in a bay |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 35.924, -121.472 |
FAQ
Is Sand Dollar Beach good for beginners?
Sand Dollar Beach is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Sand Dollar Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#big-sur-monterey/sand-dollar-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Big Sur & Monterey
- Willow Creek — Boulder point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Andrew Molera — Point at the river mouth , intermediates and advanced surfers
- Carmel Beach — Powerful beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Asilomar — Reefs and peaks, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Marina State Beach — Powerful beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Moss Landing — Beach break by the jetty, intermediates and advanced surfers