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Carpinteria beach

Tourist attraction · Carpinteria, California

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy 46053, as of Aug 23, 4:20 PM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
69°F
20°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 46053 (20.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:20 PM UTC.

Weather at Carpinteria beach

H: 94° L: 67°
Sunny
Sunny
69°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
89%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
2.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Mist
67°
3 AM
Mist
67°
6 AM
Clear
68°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
69°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
94°
6 PM
Overcast
88°
9 PM
Clear
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carpinteria beach?
Carpinteria beach is a tourist attraction in Carpinteria, California.
What is the water temperature at Carpinteria beach?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Carpinteria beach in Carpinteria, California is 69°F (20°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46053, 20.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Carpinteria beach?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Carpinteria beach rated?
Carpinteria beach in Carpinteria, California has an average visitor rating of 4 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
What amenities does Carpinteria beach have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Carpinteria beach include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

4200 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Carpinteria, California 93013

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Amenities

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Family & Children

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