Seaside, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Seaside, Monterey County.
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Seaside unfolds along a stretch of California's Central Coast where the Pacific breathes a cool, salty air onto rolling hills and flatlands. It lies 2.9 miles east-north-east of Monterey, CA (from Monterey, CA: bearing 75°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-south-west of Marina. Its geography, a gentle slope from the coastal mountains towards the vast expanse of Monterey Bay, has shaped its history from humble beginnings as agricultural land to a vibrant community. The economy, historically rooted in farming and fishing, now thrives on tourism and a growing service sector, drawing people to its accessible shores and lively atmosphere. The very air here seems to carry the scent of kelp and wild sage, a constant reminder of the wilder beauty that presses in on the edges of town. The cultural character of Seaside is one of approachable warmth, a place where the everyday unfolds with a quiet grace, especially as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender. While no single landmark dominates, the expansive beaches themselves serve as a constant, inviting presence, their sands worn smooth by countless footsteps. The spirit of learning is present through local educational institutions, and the town has a pulse that quickens with the arrival of its annual festivals and community gatherings. It's a place that has seen notable figures pass through, leaving their subtle imprint on the rich soil of its experience.
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| Location | Seaside, Monterey County, California |
| Coordinates | 36.611041°N, 121.844605°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93955 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Seaside, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Seaside includes coordinates 36.611041°N, 121.844605°W, situated in Monterey County. ZIP code 93955. Telephone area code: 760. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.