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Campus Point Beach

Beach · University of California-Santa Barbara, California

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy 46053, as of Aug 22, 5:00 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
70°F
21°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 46053 (11.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:00 AM UTC.

Weather at Campus Point Beach

H: 85° L: 63°
Clear
Clear
69°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
88%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
75°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
82°
3 PM
Overcast
81°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Campus Point Beach?
Campus Point Beach is a beach in University of California-Santa Barbara, California.
What is the water temperature at Campus Point Beach?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Campus Point Beach in University of California-Santa Barbara, California is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46053, 11.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Campus Point Beach?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Campus Point Beach rated?
Campus Point Beach in University of California-Santa Barbara, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 216 reviews.

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Lagoon Rd, University of California-Santa Barbara, CA 93117

University of California-Santa Barbara, California 93117

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