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Strand Beach
Beach · Oceanside, California
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46224, as of Aug 22, 3:56 AM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46224 (5.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:56 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strand Beach?
- Strand Beach is a beach in Oceanside, California.
- What is the water temperature at Strand Beach?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Strand Beach in Oceanside, California is 76°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46224, 5.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Strand Beach?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Strand Beach rated?
- Strand Beach in Oceanside, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 293 reviews.
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- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
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