El Capitán State Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2354 miles
82
°F
1
1
mph
34
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About This Beach
El Capitan State Beach offers a blend of camping and beach experiences, situated near both highway and train tracks, impacting the quietude. The beach itself features a mix of sand and rocky areas, with tide pools at low tide. However, tar pollution from oil rigs is a recurring negative element in the visitor experience, impacting enjoyment.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 8/17/2026, 6:30:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | 77° | 3 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 83° | 1 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 79° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 78° | 0 | 1 mph | 0 |
| 22:00 | 76° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 23:00 | 74° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 00:00 | 70° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 8/17/2026, 6:30:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | 70°F | 3.9 ft | 7s | ↙ SW | -0.1 ft |
| 19:00 | 70°F | 3.9 ft | 7s | ↙ SW | -0.6 ft |
| 20:00 | 70°F | 3.9 ft | 7s | ↙ SW | -0.8 ft |
| 21:00 | 69°F | 3.9 ft | 7s | ↙ SW | -0.7 ft |
| 22:00 | 69°F | 3.9 ft | 7s | ↙ SW | -0.3 ft |
| 23:00 | 69°F | 3.9 ft | 7s | ↙ SW | +0.2 ft |
| 00:00 | 69°F | 3.9 ft | 7s | ↙ SW | +0.7 ft |