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Pacific Palisades Beach

Park · Pacific Palisades, California

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°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 swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy 46268, as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
73°F
23°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 46268 (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC.

Weather at Pacific Palisades Beach

H: 87° L: 65°
Clear
Clear
69°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
71%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Cloudy
69°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
68°
9 AM
Sunny
75°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
85°
6 PM
Sunny
78°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pacific Palisades Beach?
Pacific Palisades Beach is a park in Pacific Palisades, California.
What is the water temperature at Pacific Palisades Beach?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Pacific Palisades Beach in Pacific Palisades, California is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46268, 1.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Pacific Palisades Beach?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Pacific Palisades Beach rated?
Pacific Palisades Beach in Pacific Palisades, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 140 reviews.

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Location & Contact

16931 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Pacific Palisades, California 90272

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🚻 Public restroom

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids