75°
Mostly Sunny
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San Luis Obispo County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Avila Beach
6520 Avila Beach Dr, Avila Beach, CA 93424
Sheltered, south-facing cove in San Luis Bay known for some of the warmest water on the Central Coast. Anchored by the historic 1,685-foot wooden Avila Pier.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
59°F water · 75°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 59°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
56 /100
good
39 Swim
67 Sunbathe
81 Walk
56 Fish
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Clear
Wind
20 mph
NW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
75°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
59°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:58 PM
5.1 ft · in 2.3h
Barometer
30.01 inHg
1016 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:49 AM
Sunset
11:13 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:13 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 2:30 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 5:48 PM | Low | 3.0 ft |
| 11:58 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
75°
Sunny
0%
71
72°
Patchy Fog
0%
65
71°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
0%
54
63°
Sunny
0%
55
66°
Mostly Sunny
0%
63
69°
Sunny
2%
63
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 59°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
1:20 AM - 2:20 AM
Major
5:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Minor
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Major
5:50 PM - 7:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free roadside parking plus paid metered lots along Front Street.
Dogs
Off-leash voice control allowed before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m.; no dogs 10 a.m.–5 p.m. except service animals.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
6520 Avila Beach Dr, Avila Beach, CA 93424
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Avila Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Avila Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Avila Beach dog-friendly?
Off-leash voice control allowed before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m.; no dogs 10 a.m.–5 p.m. except service animals.
Is there an entry fee at Avila Beach?
Entry to Avila Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Avila Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Avila Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Avila Beach?
Amenities at Avila Beach include restrooms, showers, lifeguard tower, pier.
When is the water warmest at Avila Beach?
The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.
Where is Avila Beach located?
Avila Beach is in San Luis Obispo County, CA, at 6520 Avila Beach Dr, Avila Beach, CA 93424.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS