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Goat Rock Beach
Beach · Jenner, 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 (9.4 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.
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It’s 61°F at Goat Rock Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Long stretch of sandy beach with weathered boulders, active waves, seal sightings & ample parking.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Striped Surfperch.
1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of Goat Rock Beach since 2000.
- Striped Surfperch Embiotoca lateralis1 record · 2022
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: 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 Goat Rock Beach?
- Goat Rock Beach is a beach in Jenner, California.
- What is the water temperature at Goat Rock Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Goat Rock Beach in Jenner, California is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy BDXC1, 9.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Goat Rock 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 Goat Rock Beach rated?
- Goat Rock Beach in Jenner, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 301 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Jenner, CA 95450
Jenner, California 95450
🏖️ 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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