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Wipeout Beach
4.6★ · 42 Google ratings · La Jolla, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away · free
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
71°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Sand
150 ft from the water to the back
Map of Wipeout Beach
1
1Parking125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Go on clear, sunny days
Dramatic cliff views and tide pools are best experienced in good weather with clear visibility.
Visit in summer for waves
Summer brings large, frequent waves ideal for swimming and skimboarding without typical rip currents.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2026
Expect cold water year-round
Even in March, water temperatures are notably cold compared to Mexican Pacific beaches.
Watch your footing on rocks
The descent involves slippery rocks and sand where visitors have slipped and fallen hard.
Arrive early for parking
Parking is free but limited, with spots filling during peak hours.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · clear
Water
71°F
Waves
3.4 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the NW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:14 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:54 AM.
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📍 La Jolla, CA 92037
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Where do you park at Wipeout Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Wipeout Beach?
100 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Wipeout Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
