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Tabletops 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: Tabletops today
Tabletops is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 25°C, wind 14 km/h · NW, uv 8.2, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
25°C
Wind
14 km/h · NW
UV
8.2
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 04:00 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 11, 04:00 PM
Water temp
25°C
Air temp
25°C
Feels like
28°C
UV index
8.2
Wind
14 km/h · NW
Gust 15 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
1 km/h · SE
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Tabletops
Tabletops stretches along the coast of San Diego, Southern California, about 4 kilometers north of Cardiff State Beach. This stretch of Pacific coastline is characterized by a succession of fine sandy coves bordered by coastal cliffs typical of the region. The water, cold and dynamic, reveals the currents of Northern California that cool coastal waters even in summer. The area is part of the network of residential beaches that line the coast between Encinitas and Solana Beach, areas where urban development still coexists with preserved natural spaces. The beach itself offers a strip of compact and regular sand, ideal for walks. Unlike Cardiff State Beach, located 4 kilometers to the south, which benefits from more developed facilities and significant tourist traffic, Tabletops retains a more discreet character. The cliffs overlooking it create shaded areas in the afternoon and offer natural protection against the prevailing northwesterly winds. Access is via developed paths that wind between residences, giving the visit a characteristic intimacy of the small beaches on this coast. No services are present on site: no toilets, showers, or formalized parking. The beach does not have Blue Flag status and is not supervised. Access is not equipped for people with reduced mobility. Tabletops remains a destination for those seeking swimming without infrastructure, where the proximity of Cardiff State Beach 4 kilometers away offers an equipped alternative if needed.
About this spot
The name "Tabletops" evokes the local geology: the flat rock formations that emerge from the Californian coast at this location resemble stone tables. This region of San Diego County developed during the 20th century as a seaside retreat for residents of San Diego and Los Angeles. The coastal cliffs, formed by marine erosion over millions of years, continue to shape the coastline. Tabletops represents one of the last stretches of this coast where urbanization has not completely erased the wild character of the Californian Pacific.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Tabletops today?
25°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Tabletops today?
14 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Tabletops?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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