Can you swim here today?
Salmon Creek State Beach
Bodega Bay, California · State park
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of October 29, 2026, USGS gauge 11467270, 5.7 miles away, reports a gage height of 5.28 ft near Salmon Creek State Beach but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 11467270, as of Oct 29, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
- A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast. — NWS San Francisco CA
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Gage height
5.28 ft
water level
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RUSSIAN R A HIGHWAY 1 BRIDGE NR JENNER CA (5.7 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.
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.