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

Olde Port Beach

Beach

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool 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 (1.2 mi away), as of Oct 29, 7:56 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, 7:56 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.

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 69°F at Olde Port Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

camping-nearbypet-friendly
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.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Painted Greenling, Northern Clingfish, Bonehead Sculpin and 6 more species.

9 fish species in 10 public records within 2 km of Olde Port Beach since 2000.

Show all 9 species

Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Central Coastal watershed.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)). 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.

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 October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Olde Port Beach in California is 69°F (20°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46286, 1.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Olde Port Beach?
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 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.

Location & Contact

California 93405

California 93405

🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions

Features & amenities

Amenities

⛺ Camping nearby🐾 Dog-friendly
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