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Albany Beach

Beach · Albany, California

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy RCMC1, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
66°F
19°C

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live data from NOAA buoy RCMC1 (5.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Albany Beach

H: 72° L: 56°
Overcast
Overcast
59°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
93%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
1.9
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
58°
3 AM
Cloudy
58°
6 AM
Overcast
56°
9 AM
Overcast
59°
12 PM
Sunny
70°
3 PM
Overcast
72°
6 PM
Overcast
71°
9 PM
Cloudy
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Albany Beach?
Albany Beach is a beach in Albany, California.
What is the water temperature at Albany Beach?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Albany Beach in Albany, California is 66°F (19°C), measured by NOAA buoy RCMC1, 5.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Albany Beach?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Albany Beach rated?
Albany Beach in Albany, California has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 325 reviews.

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  • Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
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Buchanan St, Albany, CA 94706

Albany, California 94706

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