Cardiff Reef vs Moonlight Beach

Side-by-side sea temperature, swim score and wave conditions. The two beaches sit roughly 4 km apart.

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, United States

Cardiff Reef

Monthly average 22.0°C
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Encinitas, United States

Moonlight Beach

Monthly average 22.0°C
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Which beach should I pick?

In August, Cardiff Reef averages 22.0°C and Moonlight Beach averages 22.0°C. The two beaches are 4 km apart on the Pacific Ocean.

For families, Moonlight Beach is the safer pick — shallow, calm and accessible.

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