Water Temperature of San Luis Obispo Bay in Avila Beach, CA
Current Water Temperature
Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.
Measurement Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3:30 AM PST
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Harford Pier; Fisherman's Beach; Point San Luis LighthouseSponsored Content
Station Name: Port San Luis
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet
Sensor Depth: -9 feet
Nearest Address:
3985 Avila Beach Dr
Avila Beach, CA 93424
San Luis Obispo County
GPS Coordinates: 35.168806, -120.754194
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Weather for Avila Beach, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 54%
Feels Like: 55.8°F
Wind: NE 5.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 47%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 80°F
L: 52°F

Mon
H: 81°F
L: 52°F

Tue
H: 81°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:48 AM - 1:18 PM11:12 PM - 1:42 AM
Minor Periods
5:34 AM - 7:04 AM3:56 PM - 5:26 PM
High Surf Advisory issued November 6 at 1:39AM PST until November 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 1:39 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.1 to 7.4 feet (MLLW) are expected each morning.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 6 at 1:39AM PST until November 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 1:39 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around the time of high tide, including over beach parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides of 7.1 to 7.4 feet (MLLW) are expected each morning.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.4°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 4.2
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:48 AM - 1:18 PM11:12 PM - 1:42 AM
Minor Periods
5:34 AM - 7:04 AM3:56 PM - 5:26 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.8°F
Average Humidity: 46%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 3.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM11:36 AM - 2:06 PM
Minor Periods
6:36 AM - 8:06 AM4:32 PM - 6:02 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.6°F
Average Humidity: 47%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 3.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM12:26 PM - 2:56 PM
Minor Periods
7:37 AM - 9:07 AM5:13 PM - 6:43 PM
