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Moonlight Beach
Park · Encinitas, California
Not today — an official hazard warning is active
Avoid todayNot today — an official hazard warning is active: a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal.
- Water temp 73°F (23°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 46274 (1.4 mi away), as of Oct 29, 9:56 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal. — NWS San Diego CA
- Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 46274, as of Oct 29, 9:56 AM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 73°F at Moonlight Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Woolly Sculpin, Mussel Blenny, California Moray and 3 more species.
6 fish species in 7 public records within 2 km of Moonlight Beach since 2000.
- Woolly Sculpin Clinocottus analis2 records · 2025
- Mussel Blenny Hypsoblennius jenkinsi1 record · 2025
- California Moray Gymnothorax mordax1 record · 2022
- Pacific Footballfish Himantolophus sagamius1 record · 2021
- Rudderfish Girella nigricans1 record · 2019
- Perch Kyphosus azureus1 record · 2019
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: GBIF.org (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Catalogue of Life). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moonlight Beach?
- Moonlight Beach is a park in Encinitas, California.
- What is the water temperature at Moonlight Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46274, 1.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Moonlight Beach?
- Not today — an official hazard warning is active: a Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for San Diego County Coastal Areas; Orange County Coastal. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Moonlight Beach rated?
- Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 61 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Moonlight Bch Trl, Encinitas, CA 92024
Encinitas, California 92024
💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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