April is a popular month to ask about Pismo Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 12.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Pacific Ocean.
Pismo Beach sea temperature in April — averages 12.0°C
The sea at Pismo Beach in United States averages 12.0°C during April, based on long-run climatology for the Pacific Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · April
12.0°C
cool · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 12.0°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Pismo Beach
Can you swim at Pismo Beach in June? — 14.0°C water14.0°CCan you swim at Pismo Beach in July? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Pismo Beach in August? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Pismo Beach in September? — 16.0°C water16.0°CCan you swim at Pismo Beach in October? — 15.0°C water15.0°CCan you swim at Pismo Beach in November? — 14.0°C water14.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Pismo Beach in April?
Pismo Beach averages 12.0°C in April, based on long-run climatology for the Pacific Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Pismo Beach in April?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 12.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Pismo Beach in April?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.