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El Pescador Beach has BeachFinder Score: 72/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: El Pescador Beach today
El Pescador Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 22 km/h · W, uv 7.6, waves 1.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 72/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
22 km/h · W
UV
7.6
Waves
1.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 15, 04:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 72/100
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Updated: Aug 15, 04:15 PM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
23°C
Feels like
23°C
UV index
7.6
Wind
22 km/h · W
Gust 25 km/h
Waves
1.0 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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El Pescador Beach
El Pescador Beach stretches along the coast of Malibu, Southern California, about 50 kilometers west of downtown Los Angeles. This stretch of Pacific coastline is part of the series of coves and beaches that characterize the Palisades of Malibu area, where ochre sandstone cliffs drop directly to the ocean. The coastal topography here alternates between sandy expanses and eroded rock formations, creating a fragmented landscape typical of this region where coastal urbanization coexists with still relatively preserved spaces. The shore consists of fine sand, exposed to the swells of the North Pacific. Immediately adjacent, Encinal Beach (200 meters away) offers a similar configuration but is slightly more accessible, while La Piedra Beach, 500 meters away, marks a transition to more pronounced rock formations. El Pescador retains a more intimate character than its immediate neighbors, with a less crowded beach and a less commercialized atmosphere. Access is via a narrow coastal path, and swimming requires some vigilance due to coastal currents and the absence of lifeguards. No infrastructure facilities are reported on site. The beach does not have Blue Flag status and is not supervised. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not guaranteed, given the layout of the access path.
About this spot
The name "El Pescador"—literally "the fisherman" in Spanish—evokes the maritime history of this Californian coast, long dominated by fishing communities before the urban expansion of the 20th century. This section of the Malibu coastline gradually transformed into a residential and tourist destination starting in the 1920s, attracting artists and filmmakers seeking relative isolation. The sandstone cliffs that frame the beach are the result of millions of years of marine and tectonic erosion, forming a natural amphitheater where the Pacific waves break with hypnotic regularity. Local residents say that the rocks dotting the beach once served as landmarks for fishermen navigating without modern instruments.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at El Pescador Beach today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is El Pescador Beach today?
22 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at El Pescador Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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