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Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk
Tourist attraction · Pismo Beach, California
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 69°F (20°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 46286 (5.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:56 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46286, as of Oct 29, 8:56 AM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
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It’s 69°F at Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Barred Surfperch, Long Snouted Lancetfish and Pacific Sardine.
3 fish species in 5 public records within 2 km of Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk since 2000.
- Barred Surfperch Amphistichus argenteus3 records · 2025
- Long Snouted Lancetfish Alepisaurus ferox1 record · 2022
- Pacific Sardine Sardinops sagax1 record · 2018
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: GBIF.org (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk?
- Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk is a tourist attraction in Pismo Beach, California.
- What is the water temperature at Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk in Pismo Beach, California is 69°F (20°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46286, 5.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk rated?
- Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk in Pismo Beach, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 1085 reviews.
- What amenities does Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
101 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Pismo Beach, California 93449
Phone
+1 805-773-7039💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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