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Mostly Sunny
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San Luis Obispo County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Cayucos State Beach
Wide sandy beach in the quiet town of Cayucos centered on a 953-foot wooden fishing pier originally built in 1875. Gentle surf and warm-ish water for the Central Coast.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
59°F water · 63°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Weather
- 63°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 59°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
57 /100
good
32 Swim
55 Sunbathe
74 Walk
57 Fish
80 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
63°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
10 to 15 mph
NW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
63°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
52 MPN/100mL · Total Coliform
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ645)
The LOX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- CAZ362 Malibu Coast — Los Angeles County Beaches n/a
- CAZ354 Ventura County Beaches n/a
- CAZ349 Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast — Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast n/a
- CAZ340 San Luis Obispo County Beaches — Santa Barbara Central Coast Beaches n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:49 AM
Sunset
11:14 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
63°
Sunny
1%
55
60°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
0%
55
58°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
0%
55
62°
Sunny
0%
55
65°
Mostly Sunny
1%
63
68°
Mostly Sunny
2%
63
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- 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 parking along Ocean Front Ave and Ocean Ave.
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed at all times.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
10 D St, Cayucos, CA 93430
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Cayucos State Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Cayucos State Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Cayucos State Beach dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs allowed at all times.
Is there an entry fee at Cayucos State Beach?
Entry to Cayucos State Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Cayucos State Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Cayucos State Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Cayucos State Beach?
Amenities at Cayucos State Beach include restrooms, showers, pier, picnic tables.
When is the water warmest at Cayucos State 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 Cayucos State Beach located?
Cayucos State Beach is in San Luis Obispo County, CA, at 10 D St, Cayucos, CA 93430.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS