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Pinnacle beach
Public beach · Bodega Bay, 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 (2.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 7:56 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, 7:56 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 Pinnacle beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Western Mosquitofish and Copper Rockfish.
2 fish species in 2 public records within 2 km of Pinnacle beach since 2000.
- Western Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis1 record · 2025
- Copper Rockfish Sebastes caurinus1 record · 2022
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (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 Pinnacle beach?
- Pinnacle beach is a public beach in Bodega Bay, California.
- What is the water temperature at Pinnacle beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Pinnacle beach in Bodega Bay, California is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy BDXC1, 2.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Pinnacle 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 Pinnacle beach rated?
- Pinnacle beach in Bodega Bay, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 32 reviews.
- What amenities does Pinnacle beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Pinnacle beach include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
943 Sea Eagle Loop, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
Bodega Bay, California 94923
🏖️ 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
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