68°
Mostly Sunny
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San Diego County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Oceanside Beach
1 The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054
Three and a half miles of sand fronting Oceanside's revitalized downtown — the 1,942-foot Oceanside Pier (one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast), the iconic California-Surf-Museum surf scene, and the Camp Pendleton Marine base to the north.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
70°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Patchy drizzle after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 68°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 70°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
71 /100
great
70 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
63 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
10 mph
W
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Patchy Drizzle then Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
70°F
Refreshing
Wave Height
2.6 ft
17s · S swell
Water Quality
Above threshold
1,083 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:42 AM
Sunset
11:02 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:32 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 9:12 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 1:04 PM | Low | 2.5 ft |
| 7:34 PM | High | 5.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Patchy Drizzle then Partly Sunny
6%
74
65°
Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
4%
67
66°
Mostly Sunny
0%
74
66°
Partly Sunny
2%
74
66°
Mostly Sunny
0%
74
68°
Mostly Sunny
0%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
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
11:50 PM - 1:50 AM
Minor
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
Major
12:10 PM - 2:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid lots near the pier; metered street parking and free off-street further north.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on all Oceanside beaches including Harbor Beach. Leashed access permitted on The Strand walkway.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
1 The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Oceanside Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Oceanside Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Oceanside Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on all Oceanside beaches including Harbor Beach. Leashed access permitted on The Strand walkway.
Is there an entry fee at Oceanside Beach?
Entry to Oceanside Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Oceanside Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Oceanside Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Oceanside Beach?
Amenities at Oceanside Beach include lifeguards, pier, restrooms, showers, restaurants, surf museum.
When is the water warmest at Oceanside 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 Oceanside Beach located?
Oceanside Beach is in San Diego County, CA, at 1 The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS