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Mother's Beach
Beach
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse 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 (15.6 mi away), as of Oct 29, 9:56 AM UTC.
- A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Francisco; North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; Northern Monterey Bay and other areas. — 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, 9:56 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.
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It’s 61°F at Mother's Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Secluded, rocky neighborhood beach set along the shoreline of the Russian River.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Tule Perch.
1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of Mother's Beach since 2000.
- Tule Perch Hysterocarpus traskii1 record · 2022
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS. 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 Mother's Beach?
- Mother's Beach is a beach in California.
- What is the water temperature at Mother's Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Mother's Beach in California is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy BDXC1, 15.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Mother's Beach?
- 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 Mother's Beach rated?
- Mother's Beach in California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 34 reviews.
- What amenities does Mother's Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Mother's Beach include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
California 95436
California 95436
🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
Features & amenities
Amenities
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