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Pismo Beach Pier Plaza
Tourist attraction · Pismo Beach, California
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: 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.
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: 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 PSLC1, as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy PSLC1 (6.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pismo Beach Pier Plaza?
- Pismo Beach Pier Plaza is a tourist attraction in Pismo Beach, California.
- What is the water temperature at Pismo Beach Pier Plaza?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Pismo Beach Pier Plaza in Pismo Beach, California is 62°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy PSLC1, 6.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Pismo Beach Pier Plaza?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Pismo Beach Pier Plaza rated?
- Pismo Beach Pier Plaza in Pismo Beach, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 329 reviews.
- What amenities does Pismo Beach Pier Plaza have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Pismo Beach Pier Plaza include camping-nearby.
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