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Sandspit Beach
Park · San Luis Obispo, California
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 66°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 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy MBXC1, as of Aug 22, 10:40 AM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy MBXC1 (4.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:40 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandspit Beach?
- Sandspit Beach is a park in San Luis Obispo, California.
- What is the water temperature at Sandspit Beach?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sandspit Beach in San Luis Obispo, California is 66°F (19°C), measured by NOAA buoy MBXC1, 4.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sandspit Beach?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Sandspit Beach rated?
- Sandspit Beach in San Luis Obispo, California has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 75 reviews.
- What amenities does Sandspit Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Sandspit Beach include camping-nearby.
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Unnamed Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93402
San Luis Obispo, California 93402
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