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Dog Beach
Park · Del Mar, 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 46266 (1.5 mi away), as of Oct 29, 7:26 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 46266, as of Oct 29, 7:26 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 73°F at Dog Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: California Corbina, Striped Mullet, Pacific Barracuda and 13 more species.
16 fish species in 30 public records within 2 km of Dog Beach since 2000.
- California Corbina Menticirrhus undulatus5 records · 2004
- Striped Mullet Mugil cephalus4 records · 2026
- Pacific Barracuda Sphyraena argentea4 records · 2004
- 3 records · 2026
- Rudderfish Girella nigricans2 records · 2026
- California Halibut Paralichthys californicus2 records · 2023
- Pacific Saury Cololabis saira1 record · 2023
- California Halfbeak Hyporhamphus rosae1 record · 2023
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- Topsmelt Silverside Atherinops affinis1 record · 2022
- Giant Sea Bass Stereolepis gigas1 record · 2004
- Seatrout Atractoscion nobilis1 record · 2001
- Speckled Sanddab Citharichthys stigmaeus1 record · 2001
- Pacific Footballfish Himantolophus sagamius1 record · 2001
- Croaker Roncador stearnsii1 record · 2001
- Yellowfin Croaker Umbrina roncador1 record · 2001
- 1 record · 2000
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the San Diego watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dog Beach?
- Dog Beach is a park in Del Mar, California.
- What is the water temperature at Dog Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Dog Beach in Del Mar, California is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46266, 1.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Dog Beach?
- 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 Dog Beach rated?
- Dog Beach in Del Mar, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 1611 reviews.
- What amenities does Dog Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Dog Beach include camping-nearby, pet-friendly.
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💡 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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