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Scotty
Beach · Bodega Bay, California
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy PRYC1, as of Aug 21, 10:18 PM UTC
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm. — NWS San Francisco CA
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy PRYC1 (27.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:18 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scotty?
- Scotty is a beach in Bodega Bay, California.
- What is the water temperature at Scotty?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Scotty in Bodega Bay, California is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy PRYC1, 27.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Scotty?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Scotty rated?
- Scotty in Bodega Bay, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 72 reviews.
- What amenities does Scotty have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Scotty include camping-nearby.
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