High temperatures throughout the county are bringing big crowds to the beaches where swimmers are also enjoying record-breaking water temperatures.

This week, the ocean temperature off Torrey Pines was measured at 81.3 degrees, breaking a 17-year-record for water temperature along the California coast.

Last week, researchers measured the water temperature at Scripps Pier at 78.6 degrees which set a regional temperature record.

You won’t hear any complaints from beachgoers there — it’s perfect for swimming and great for fishing –