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Hammond’s Beach
Beach · Santa Barbara, California
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: 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.
- 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 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 21, 6:30 PM 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 46053 (16.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hammond’s Beach?
- Hammond’s Beach is a beach in Santa Barbara, California.
- What is the water temperature at Hammond’s Beach?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Hammond’s Beach in Santa Barbara, California is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46053, 16.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Hammond’s Beach?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Hammond’s Beach rated?
- Hammond’s Beach in Santa Barbara, California has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 30 reviews.
- What amenities does Hammond’s Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Hammond’s Beach include camping-nearby.
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