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Photo: Avila Beach, CA, USA - panoramio by Sergei Gussev (CC BY 3.0) License

Olde Port Beach

Beach

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: 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.
  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM.
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Editor's Notes
A wide sandy cove along Avila Beach Drive just west of downtown Avila Beach, California, Olde Port Beach is managed by the Port San Luis Harbor District. Vehicles may drive onto the sand to launch and retrieve small boats.

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: 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
  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
62°F
17°C

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live data from NOAA buoy PSLC1 (0.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Olde Port Beach

H: 83° L: 56°
Sunny
Sunny
77°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
15%
Humidity
60%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
9.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Fog
58°
3 AM
Fog
57°
6 AM
Fog
57°
9 AM
Overcast
62°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
80°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Olde Port Beach?
Olde Port Beach is a beach in California.
What is the water temperature at Olde Port Beach?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Olde Port Beach in California is 62°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy PSLC1, 0.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Olde Port Beach?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Olde Port Beach rated?
Olde Port Beach in California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 608 reviews.
What amenities does Olde Port Beach have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Olde Port Beach include camping-nearby, pet-friendly.

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Location & Contact

California 93405

California 93405

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Amenities

Camping nearby🐾 Dog-friendly