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Shadow Cliffs North Beach

Beach · Pleasanton, California

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°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 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy AAMC1, as of Aug 22, 2:48 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
70°F
21°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy AAMC1 (26 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:48 AM UTC.

Weather at Shadow Cliffs North Beach

H: 81° L: 57°
Clear
Clear
66°
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Feels like 63°
Precipitation
13%
Humidity
73%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
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58°
6 AM
Overcast
57°
9 AM
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62°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Overcast
81°
6 PM
Overcast
74°
9 PM
Clear
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shadow Cliffs North Beach?
Shadow Cliffs North Beach is a beach in Pleasanton, California.
What is the water temperature at Shadow Cliffs North Beach?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Shadow Cliffs North Beach in Pleasanton, California is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy AAMC1, 26 miles away.
Can you swim at Shadow Cliffs North Beach?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Shadow Cliffs North Beach rated?
Shadow Cliffs North Beach in Pleasanton, California has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 87 reviews.

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2500 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Pleasanton, California 94566

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