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San Luis Obispo Bay

Bay

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°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 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy PSLC1, as of Aug 22, 10:48 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
63°F
17°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy PSLC1 (1.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:48 AM UTC.

Weather at San Luis Obispo Bay

H: 88° L: 56°
Fog
Fog
57°
|
Feels like 57°
Precipitation
13%
Humidity
100%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Fog
58°
3 AM
Overcast
57°
6 AM
Fog
56°
9 AM
Mist
62°
12 PM
Sunny
87°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Sunny
70°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is San Luis Obispo Bay?
San Luis Obispo Bay is a bay in California.
What is the water temperature at San Luis Obispo Bay?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at San Luis Obispo Bay in California is 63°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy PSLC1, 1.6 miles away.
Can you swim at San Luis Obispo Bay?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does San Luis Obispo Bay have?
Visitor-listed amenities at San Luis Obispo Bay include camping-nearby.

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  • Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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Amenities

Camping nearby