Oceanside sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9410230, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Oceanside in lots like Pier View South Lot, Tyson St Pier Lot, Pacific St Metered Parking. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $2/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Oceanside, don't miss the Clam Chowder at Beach Break Cafe. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Oceanside from Oceanside Harbor, including the Half-Day Sport Fishing — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoOceanside hosts Oceanside Pier Sunset Walk and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Oceanside into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeNo. Dogs are banned on every Oceanside city beach all year, and on the pier. A leashed dog may walk The Strand, the paved way behind the sand. Source: City of Oceanside, Beach & Pier Rules & Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is banned on all Oceanside city beaches, the jetties, the pier and every beach parking lot. Source: City of Oceanside, Beach & Pier Rules & Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends on when. Fires are allowed only in the city fire rings, first come first served, and never between 11pm and 6am. Wood must be under 30 inches long and may not rise more than 2 feet above the ring, treated wood and pallets are banned, and the fire must be attended and put out with water rather than sand. A personal barbecue is allowed if it is raised off the ground. Source: City of Oceanside, Beach & Pier Rules & Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers are banned on Oceanside beaches. Source: City of Oceanside, Beach & Pier Rules & Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Oceanside, the sun sets at 6:37 PM today — about 11h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:44 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Oceanside update at the top of the conditions page.