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McNears Beach Park
Park · San Rafael, 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 46237 (17.2 mi away), as of Oct 29, 7:30 AM UTC.
- A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for San Francisco; North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; Northern Monterey Bay and other areas. — 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 46237, as of Oct 29, 7:30 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.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 61°F at McNears Beach Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
55-acre green space with picnic tables & tennis courts, plus a fishing pier, swimming pool & trails.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Striped Bass.
1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of McNears Beach Park since 2000.
- 1 record · 2019
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the San Pablo Bay watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS. 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 McNears Beach Park?
- McNears Beach Park is a park in San Rafael, California.
- What is the water temperature at McNears Beach Park?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, California is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46237, 17.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at McNears Beach Park?
- 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 McNears Beach Park rated?
- McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 660 reviews.
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💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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