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Spooner's Cove tidepools
Tourist attraction · Los Osos, California
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46215, as of Aug 21, 11:56 PM UTC
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46215 (5.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:56 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spooner's Cove tidepools?
- Spooner's Cove tidepools is a tourist attraction in Los Osos, California.
- What is the water temperature at Spooner's Cove tidepools?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Spooner's Cove tidepools in Los Osos, California is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46215, 5.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at Spooner's Cove tidepools?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Spooner's Cove tidepools rated?
- Spooner's Cove tidepools in Los Osos, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 53 reviews.
- What amenities does Spooner's Cove tidepools have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Spooner's Cove tidepools include camping-nearby.
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