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Point Reyes Beach North

Beach · Inverness, California

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy PRYC1, as of Aug 22, 8:48 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
59°F
15°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy PRYC1 (5.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:48 AM UTC.

Weather at Point Reyes Beach North

H: 72° L: 58°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
58°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
15%
Humidity
94%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
58°
3 AM
Overcast
58°
6 AM
Overcast
58°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Overcast
70°
3 PM
Sunny
71°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
67°
9 PM
Cloudy
60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Point Reyes Beach North?
Point Reyes Beach North is a beach in Inverness, California.
What is the water temperature at Point Reyes Beach North?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Point Reyes Beach North in Inverness, California is 59°F (15°C), measured by NOAA buoy PRYC1, 5.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Point Reyes Beach North?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Point Reyes Beach North rated?
Point Reyes Beach North in Inverness, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 94 reviews.

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Point Reyes Beach N, Inverness, CA 94937

Inverness, California 94937

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