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Oxnard Beach has BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Oxnard Beach today
Oxnard Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 15 km/h · NW, uv 8.0, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
15 km/h · NW
UV
8.0
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 15, 08:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 78/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 15, 08:45 PM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
19°C
Feels like
19°C
UV index
8.0
Wind
15 km/h · NW
Gust 21 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Oxnard Beach
Oxnard Beach stretches along the coast of Ventura County, Southern California, about 65 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles. This stretch of the Pacific coastline is characterized by a straight shoreline of fine sand, bordered by the port and industrial facilities that are the economic signature of Oxnard. The coastal area remains relatively urban, with a succession of residential and commercial beaches that follow each other without any real landscape break. The light, compact sand of Oxnard Beach offers a straightforward, unpretentious swimming experience. 1.4 kilometers to the south is Mandalay Beach, more developed and frequented, while Hollywood Beach (1.7 km away) offers a similar profile but is slightly livelier. The beach itself remains accessible and spacious, especially outside the summer periods. The atmosphere remains that of an ordinary Californian coast: the sand welcomes families and strollers without distinction, the sea offers generally calm swimming conditions, and the urban landscape in the background constantly reminds of the city's proximity. No supervision facilities are present on site. Access for people with reduced mobility is not arranged. The beach does not hold the Blue Flag label. Visitors will find a swimming area without specialized equipment, suitable for those seeking a seaside outing without administrative or tourist complications.
About this spot
Oxnard is named after Henry Oxnard, a sugar industrialist who established a refinery in the region at the end of the 19th century. The city developed around this activity, and its beach reflects this history of coastal economy rather than resort tourism. Unlike the more prestigious seaside resorts of Southern California, Oxnard Beach remains rooted in a local and functional use of the coastline, where residents come to swim without ceremony, far from the crowded tourist routes.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Oxnard Beach today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Oxnard Beach today?
15 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Oxnard Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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