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Dark Gulch Beach
Scenic spot · Little River, California
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy 46014, as of Aug 22, 3:10 AM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46014 (11 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:10 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dark Gulch Beach?
- Dark Gulch Beach is a scenic spot in Little River, California.
- What is the water temperature at Dark Gulch Beach?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Dark Gulch Beach in Little River, California is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46014, 11 miles away.
- Can you swim at Dark Gulch Beach?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Dark Gulch Beach rated?
- Dark Gulch Beach in Little River, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.
- What amenities does Dark Gulch Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Dark Gulch Beach include camping-nearby.
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