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MacKerricher Beach
Park · Fort Bragg, California
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°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 waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy 46014, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM UTC
- 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 46014 (20.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is MacKerricher Beach?
- MacKerricher Beach is a park in Fort Bragg, California.
- What is the water temperature at MacKerricher Beach?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at MacKerricher Beach in Fort Bragg, California is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46014, 20.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at MacKerricher Beach?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is MacKerricher Beach rated?
- MacKerricher Beach in Fort Bragg, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 43 reviews.
- What amenities does MacKerricher Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at MacKerricher Beach include camping-nearby.
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28285-28791 Shoreline Hwy, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Fort Bragg, California 95437
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