Can you swim here today?
Carpinteria beach
Carpinteria, California · Tourist attraction
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Carpinteria beach is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46053, 20.8 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46053, as of Aug 23, 5:10 PM UTC
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and other areas. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
70°F
21°C
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46053 (20.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 5:10 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.