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Caspar Headlands State Beach
Park · Caspar, California
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 63°F (17°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 46014 (12.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 7:50 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46014, as of Oct 29, 7:50 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.
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It’s 63°F at Caspar Headlands State Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
A large number of activities are performed at this beach known for spotting migrating gray whales.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Blue Rockfish, Black Rockfish, Kelp Greenling and 14 more species.
17 fish species in 757 public records within 2 km of Caspar Headlands State Beach since 2000.
- Blue Rockfish Sebastes mystinus518 records · 2023
- Black Rockfish Sebastes melanops91 records · 2023
- Kelp Greenling Hexagrammos decagrammus40 records · 2023
- Gopher Rockfish Sebastes carnatus27 records · 2023
- Striped Surfperch Embiotoca lateralis24 records · 2023
- Vermilion Rockfish Sebastes miniatus19 records · 2023
- Painted Greenling Oxylebius pictus11 records · 2023
- Lingcod Ophiodon elongatus6 records · 2023
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- Black-and-yellow Rockfish Sebastes chrysomelas5 records · 2023
- China Rockfish Sebastes nebulosus4 records · 2023
- Canary Rockfish Sebastes pinniger3 records · 2023
- Cabezon Scorpaenichthys marmoratus2 records · 2023
- Quillback Rockfish Sebastes maliger2 records · 2023
- Bocaccio Rockfish Sebastes paucispinis2 records · 2023
- Kelp Perch Brachyistius frenatus1 record · 2023
- Ocean Sunfish Mola mola1 record · 2023
- Copper Rockfish Sebastes caurinus1 record · 2023
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (PISCO fish transects). Common names: GBIF.org (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), 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 Caspar Headlands State Beach?
- Caspar Headlands State Beach is a park in Caspar, California.
- What is the water temperature at Caspar Headlands State Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Caspar Headlands State Beach in Caspar, California is 63°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46014, 12.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Caspar Headlands State Beach?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Caspar Headlands State Beach rated?
- Caspar Headlands State Beach in Caspar, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 168 reviews.
- What amenities does Caspar Headlands State Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Caspar Headlands State Beach include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Co Rd 409, Caspar, CA 95420
Caspar, California 95420
💡 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
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