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Cabrillo Beach Pier

Fishing pier · San Pedro, California

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Editor's Notes
Cabrillo's fishing pier runs 1,200 feet into San Pedro Harbor on concrete pilings, set just inside the north end of the Los Angeles breakwater and parallel to it. Its deck rides close to the water, and anglers pull up mackerel, halibut and bass.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy 46256, as of Aug 22, 10:56 PM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
71°F
21°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 46256 (4.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:56 PM UTC.

Weather at Cabrillo Beach Pier

H: 94° L: 66°
Sunny
Sunny
86°
|
Feels like 88°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
50%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
4.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
69°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
76°
12 PM
Sunny
94°
3 PM
Sunny
89°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cabrillo Beach Pier?
Cabrillo Beach Pier is a fishing pier in San Pedro, California.
What is the water temperature at Cabrillo Beach Pier?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cabrillo Beach Pier in San Pedro, California is 71°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46256, 4.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Cabrillo Beach Pier?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Cabrillo Beach Pier rated?
Cabrillo Beach Pier in San Pedro, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 729 reviews.

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Location & Contact

3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731

San Pedro, California 90731

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