Can you swim here today?
Blacks Beach
Santa Cruz, California · Public beach
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Blacks Beach is 62°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46236, 14.2 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46236, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
62°F
17°C
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46236 (14.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM 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.