Can you swim here today?
Capitola Beach
Capitola, California · Beach
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Capitola Beach is 64°F (18°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46236, 14.7 miles away.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46236, as of Oct 29, 11:30 AM UTC
- A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Francisco; North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; Northern Monterey Bay and other areas. — NWS San Francisco CA
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
64°F
18°C
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46236 (14.7 mi away), as of Oct 29, 11:30 AM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.