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Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's)
Beach · Encinitas, California
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayNot today — an official hazard warning is active: a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal.
- Water temp 73°F (23°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 46274 (0.6 mi away), as of Oct 29, 7:56 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal. — NWS San Diego CA
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46274, 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.
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It’s 73°F at Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's) now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
A steep stairway leads to this compact area of sandy shoreline, locally known as Beacon's Beach.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Garibaldi Damselfish, Kelp Bass, Rock Wrasse and 21 more species.
24 fish species in 326 public records within 2 km of Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's) since 2000.
- Garibaldi Damselfish Hypsypops rubicundus80 records · 2023
- Kelp Bass Paralabrax clathratus56 records · 2023
- Rock Wrasse Halichoeres semicinctus33 records · 2023
- Señorita Wrasse Halichoeres californicus31 records · 2023
- Black Perch Embiotoca jacksoni30 records · 2023
- Kelp Perch Brachyistius frenatus17 records · 2021
- California Sheephead Bodianus pulcher15 records · 2023
- Blacksmith Chromis Chromis punctipinnis13 records · 2023
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- Barred Sand Bass Paralabrax nebulifer12 records · 2023
- Rudderfish Girella nigricans7 records · 2023
- White Seaperch Phanerodon furcatus6 records · 2023
- Halfmoon Medialuna californiensis6 records · 2020
- Walleye Surfperch Hyperprosopon argenteum5 records · 2011
- Dwarf Perch Micrometrus minimus3 records · 2021
- Rainbow Seaperch Hypsurus caryi2 records · 2021
- Rubberlip Seaperch Rhacochilus toxotes2 records · 2012
- Regalecus russellii1 record · 2024
- Sargo Anisotremus davidsonii1 record · 2022
- Seatrout Atractoscion nobilis1 record · 2022
- California Halibut Paralichthys californicus1 record · 2020
- California Scorpionfish Scorpaena guttata1 record · 2019
- Brachygenys californiensis1 record · 2011
- Shiner Perch Cymatogaster aggregata1 record · 2011
- Pile Perch Phanerodon vacca1 record · 2011
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (PISCO fish transects, GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset, iNaturalist research-grade observations). 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's)?
- Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's) is a beach in Encinitas, California.
- What is the water temperature at Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's)?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's) in Encinitas, California is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46274, 0.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's)?
- Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's) rated?
- Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's) in Encinitas, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 225 reviews.
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🏖️ 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
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