Can you swim here today?
Hammond’s Beach
Santa Barbara, California · Beach
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Hammond’s Beach is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46251, 44.9 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46251, as of Aug 21, 7:26 PM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46251 (44.9 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:26 PM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.