Can you swim here today?
Spooner's Cove tidepools
Los Osos, California · Tourist attraction
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Spooner's Cove tidepools is 62°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46215, 5.2 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46215, as of Aug 22, 12:26 AM UTC
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
62°F
17°C
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46215 (5.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:26 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.