64°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
1%
52
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
Ideal for photography.
64°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 64°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming
Water
- 60°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
56 /100
good
33 Swim
41 Sunbathe
67 Walk
57 Fish
96 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
64°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Wind
0 to 10 mph
W
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
60°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
60°F
Cold
Next High Tide
7:41 PM
5.5 ft · in 4.9h
Barometer
29.96 inHg
Steady
Water Quality
Clean
52 MPN/100mL · Total Coliform
USGS · sampled 8mo 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
11:22 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:38 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:12 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 1:02 PM | Low | 2.5 ft |
| 7:41 PM | High | 5.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
60°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
0%
59
59°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
0%
50
59°
Sunny
0%
59
59°
Sunny
0%
59
58°
Mostly Sunny
0%
59
58°
Mostly Sunny
1%
59
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 60°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.
Major
11:10 PM - 1:10 AM
Minor
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Major
11:40 AM - 1:40 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.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS