Can you swim here today?
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
San Simeon, California · Beach
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach is 68°F (20°C), measured by NOAA buoy MBXC1, 26.4 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy MBXC1, as of Oct 29, 8:20 AM UTC
- A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and other areas. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy MBXC1 (26.4 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:20 AM 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.