Pismo Beach sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9412110, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Pismo Beach in lots like Pismo Beach Pier Lot, Pomeroy Ave Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $1/hr (seasonal) and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Pismo Beach, don't miss the Clam Chowder Bread Bowl at Splash Cafe. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Pismo Beach from Avila Beach Harbor (10 min north), including the Kayak Rental at Avila — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoPismo Beach hosts Monarch Grove Docent Tours 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 Pismo Beach 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 TimeAt Pismo Beach, the sun sets at 6:49 PM today — about 11h 52m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:57 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Pismo Beach update at the top of the conditions page.