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Tomales Bay State Park
State park · Inverness, California
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 (16.2 mi away), as of Oct 29, 6:56 AM UTC.
- A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast. — 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, 6:56 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.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 61°F at Tomales Bay State Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Park featuring swimming beaches, hiking trails, forests, marshes, picnic areas & wildlife.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Tidepool Sculpin, Kelp Pipefish and Shiner Perch.
3 fish species in 5 public records within 2 km of Tomales Bay State Park since 2000.
- Tidepool Sculpin Oligocottus maculosus2 records · 2024
- Kelp Pipefish Syngnathus californiensis2 records · 2021
- Shiner Perch Cymatogaster aggregata1 record · 2024
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). 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 Tomales Bay State Park?
- Tomales Bay State Park is a state park in Inverness, California.
- What is the water temperature at Tomales Bay State Park?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Tomales Bay State Park in Inverness, California is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy BDXC1, 16.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at Tomales Bay State Park?
- 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 Tomales Bay State Park rated?
- Tomales Bay State Park in Inverness, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 347 reviews.
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Location & Contact
1100 Pierce Point Rd, Inverness, CA 94937
Inverness, California 94937
Phone
+1 415-669-1140💡 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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