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Capistrano Beach Park
Park · Dana Point, 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 74°F (23°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 46285 (1 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:56 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 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46285, as of Oct 29, 8:56 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.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 74°F at Capistrano Beach Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Sandy venue with beach volleyball, a basketball court & facilities; fire rings allowed, but no dogs.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Slough Anchovy.
1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of Capistrano Beach Park since 2000.
- Slough Anchovy Anchoa delicatissima1 record · 2025
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). 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 Capistrano Beach Park?
- Capistrano Beach Park is a park in Dana Point, California.
- What is the water temperature at Capistrano Beach Park?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Capistrano Beach Park in Dana Point, California is 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46285, 1 mile away.
- Can you swim at Capistrano Beach Park?
- 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 Capistrano Beach Park rated?
- Capistrano Beach Park in Dana Point, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 974 reviews.
- What amenities does Capistrano Beach Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Capistrano Beach Park include camping-nearby.
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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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