70°
Partly Sunny
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San Diego County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Pacific Beach
4500 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
The north end of the Mission/Pacific boardwalk continuous stretch — Crystal Pier at the heart, surf scene at the south end (PB Point), college-bar scene on Garnet Avenue inland. Wider, slightly quieter than Mission, and the surf is better.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 73°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 73°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued july 11 at 1:39pm pdt until july 14 at 11:00pm pdt by nws san diego ca
61 /100
good
46 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 Walk
36 Fish
78 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 1:39PM PDT until July 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding due to high astronomical tides of 7 to 7.5 feet and surf to 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From late Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of flooding from tidal overflow in low lying areas, boardwalks, beach parking lots, and beach adjacent streets. Beach erosion. Highest impacts expected during high tides in the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 3 foot south swell (from 190 degrees) at 13-15 seconds will lead to surf 3-5 feet at south-facing beaches. Elsewhere, surf of 2-4 feet is expected.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
Wind
0 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
4%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
73°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
8:09 PM
7.4 ft · in 4.9h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
14s · WSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
140 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ740)
The SGX 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.
- CAZ552 Orange County Coastal Areas n/a
- CAZ043 San Diego County Coastal Areas n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:49 AM
Sunset
10:59 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:48 AM | Low | -1.2 ft |
| 9:16 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 1:44 PM | Low | 2.3 ft |
| 8:09 PM | High | 7.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:34 AM | Low | -1.6 ft |
| 9:59 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 2:40 PM | Low | 2.1 ft |
| 8:59 PM | High | 7.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:17 AM | Low | -1.7 ft |
| 10:40 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 3:32 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
| 9:47 PM | High | 7.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:59 AM | Low | -1.6 ft |
| 11:21 AM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 4:24 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| 10:34 PM | High | 7.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:39 AM | Low | -1.3 ft |
| 12:03 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| 5:16 PM | Low | 1.7 ft |
| 11:21 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:18 AM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 12:45 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 6:12 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:10 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 6:55 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 1:28 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 7:13 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410170, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
71°
Mostly Sunny
3%
79
73°
Partly Sunny
1%
82
76°
Mostly Sunny
2%
84
75°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
18%
71
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
74
76°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
75
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°F
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
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Major
12:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Minor
6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Major
1:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free off-boardwalk lots; metered/paid lots near the pier.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited 9 AM – 6 PM Apr 1 – Oct 31, and 9 AM – 4 PM Nov 1 – Mar 31. Leashed boardwalk access.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
4500 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Pacific Beach today?
Pacific Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Pacific Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited 9 AM – 6 PM Apr 1 – Oct 31, and 9 AM – 4 PM Nov 1 – Mar 31. Leashed boardwalk access.
Is there an entry fee at Pacific Beach?
Entry to Pacific Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Pacific Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Pacific Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Pacific Beach?
Amenities at Pacific Beach include lifeguards, pier, boardwalk, restaurants, bars, restrooms, bike rentals.
When is the water warmest at Pacific 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 Pacific Beach located?
Pacific Beach is in San Diego County, CA, at 4500 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS