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Forest Lake
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool 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 cautionCool 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 PCOC1, as of Aug 22, 6:00 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.
Live data from NOAA buoy PCOC1 (42 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forest Lake?
- Forest Lake is a lake in California.
- What is the water temperature at Forest Lake?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Forest Lake in California is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy PCOC1, 42 miles away.
- Can you swim at Forest Lake?
- 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.
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