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El Capitan Beach

Typical August highs at El Capitan Beach reach about 88°F, with reliable beach weather April to November. El Capitan Beach is located in Santa Barbara, California.

Santa Barbara, California · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

El Capitan Beach in Santa Barbara, California
Photo: Konrad Summers · CC BY-SA 2.0

Conditions & tides

In a typical year August is the warmest month here, with highs near 88°F, and it's reliably beach weather April to November. Tap El Capitan Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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