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Photo: Waves crashing on rocks at Windansea Beach, San Diego, California by Matthew T Rader (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Windansea Park

Park · La Jolla, California

Great conditions todayWheelchair accessible parking lot
Editor's Notes
Windansea is one of California's most storied surf breaks, watched over by a palm-thatched surf shack built in 1947 and now a historic landmark. The freewheeling scene here inspired Tom Wolfe's 'The Pump House Gang.'

Pacific Ocean beach with rocks & sand popular for surfing & sunset-gazing.

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Current water conditions

Water temp
72°F
22°C
Comfortable for a swim today. The water's in a comfortable range. Still check depth, currents, and the forecast, and follow any posted advisories before getting in.

Live data from NOAA buoy 46254 (2.7 mi away), as of Aug 20, 9:56 PM UTC. Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly — always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories before swimming.

Weather at Windansea Park

H: 87° L: 67°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
82°
|
Feels like 86°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
66%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
6.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
69°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
68°
6 AM
Mist
67°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
74°
12 PM
Sunny
87°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
82°
6 PM
Overcast
78°
9 PM
Overcast
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windansea Park?
Windansea Park is a park in La Jolla, California.
What is the water temperature at Windansea Park?
As of August 20, 2026, the water temperature at Windansea Park in La Jolla, California is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46254, 2.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Windansea Park?
There is no fixed answer for Windansea Park: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Windansea Park in La Jolla, California. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
How is Windansea Park rated?
Windansea Park in La Jolla, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 677 reviews.

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6600 Neptune Pl, La Jolla, CA 92037

La Jolla, California 92037

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Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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