Is Poplar Beach good for swimming today?
Poplar Beach has BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Poplar Beach today
Poplar Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 15°C, wind 15 km/h · NW, uv 7.5, waves 1.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
15°C
Wind
15 km/h · NW
UV
7.5
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 26, 12:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 66/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 26, 12:45 PM
Water temp
15°C
Air temp
19°C
Feels like
21°C
UV index
7.5
Wind
15 km/h · NW
Gust 17 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Poplar Beach
A practical answer for Poplar Beach starts with location and ends with live evidence. In United States, use current marine conditions and official notices before making a swimming plan. BeachFinder pairs sourced background with a separate live view so readers can see which information may already have changed. What do the stable sources establish? The linked encyclopedia context begins “Poplar Beach is a beach located in and operated by the city…” The recorded map position is 37.45517, -122.44463, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The nearby list contains Francis Beach at about 1.6 km, Redondo Beach at about 1.7 km and Mateo Coast State Beaches at about 2.5 km, giving this page a real comparison set rather than a single-place recommendation. The go/no-go step belongs close to departure, not the night before. Build the decision from the latest water temperature, wind and wave panel, followed by currents, UV and official notices. If the app and the beach disagree, use the posted warning or authority advice and switch to the shore-based plan. Before entering the water, compare what you can see on site with the forecast. If flags, official notices or lifeguard instructions conflict with the app, follow the local authority. Use the alternatives on the map as an active backup plan. A modest change in exposure, access or travel time can matter more than a broad destination ranking. For UV planning, compare the hour of arrival with shade, exposure time and the return journey; the midday beach experience can differ sharply from early morning or evening.
Updated 7/4/2026
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What is the water temperature at Poplar Beach today?
15°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Poplar Beach today?
15 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Poplar Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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