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Photo: Rocks and surf on Goat Rock Beach by Frank Schulenburg (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park

Park · Jenner, California

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temp 61°F (16°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy BDXC1 (9.1 mi away), as of Oct 29, 6:56 AM UTC.

  • A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast. — NWS San Francisco CA
Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy BDXC1, as of Oct 29, 6:56 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Official advisories

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

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 61°F at Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Picnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Editor's Notes
Goat Rock marks the dramatic spot where the Russian River meets the Pacific on the Sonoma Coast. The towering sea stack and river mouth host a colony of harbor seals, which pup on the sand each spring — admire them from a distance.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Striped Surfperch.

1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park since 2000.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park?
Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park is a park in Jenner, California.
What is the water temperature at Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park?
As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park in Jenner, California is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy BDXC1, 9.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park?
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 October 29, 2026.
How is Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park rated?
Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park in Jenner, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 1069 reviews.

Location & Contact

Salmon Creek Jenner, Jenner, CA 95450

Jenner, California 95450

💡 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
  • ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
  • ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience

Features & amenities

Highlights

⭐ Picnics

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Kid-friendly hikes
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