El Capitán State Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2057 miles
72
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3
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52
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Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 6 PM-11 PM — not ideal for kids (5.5ft waves)
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: 5/31/2026, 5:45:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | 75° | 5 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 72° | 3 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 78° | 1 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 74° | 0 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 21:00 | 69° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 22:00 | 65° | 0 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 23:00 | 59° | 0 | 7 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 5/31/2026, 5:45:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 | 62°F | 5.4 ft | 9s | ← W | +0.9 ft |
| 18:00 | 62°F | 5.4 ft | 8s | ← W | +1.6 ft |
| 19:00 | 61°F | 5.4 ft | 8s | ← W | +2.4 ft |
| 20:00 | 61°F | 5.5 ft | 9s | ← W | +3.1 ft |
| 21:00 | 60°F | 5.4 ft | 9s | ← W | +3.5 ft |
| 22:00 | 60°F | 5.3 ft | 9s | ← W | +3.5 ft |
| 23:00 | 60°F | 5.2 ft | 9s | ← W | +3.0 ft |