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Fern Grotto Beach
Beach pavillion · Santa Cruz, California
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 62°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 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46236, as of Aug 21, 9:00 PM 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 46236 (15.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:00 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fern Grotto Beach?
- Fern Grotto Beach is a beach pavillion in Santa Cruz, California.
- What is the water temperature at Fern Grotto Beach?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Fern Grotto Beach in Santa Cruz, California is 62°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46236, 15.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Fern Grotto Beach?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Fern Grotto Beach rated?
- Fern Grotto Beach in Santa Cruz, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 202 reviews.
- What amenities does Fern Grotto Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Fern Grotto Beach include camping-nearby.
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