I reside in San Luis Obispo, the county south of Montery. Lots of beach and state and county campgrounds also. But all of us locals agree, when the tourists leave in midSeptember, that time right through October is usually the best in weather and pleasant and enjoyable. I would 'imagine' Monterey county to be the same.
We went last October. Great weather and got warm during the day. Likely in the 80s. Be prepared for fluctuating weather.
How is the surf fishing this time of year
It is variable. Could be sunny and 75 or cloudy and 50.
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