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Platform Beach
Park · Aptos, California
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: 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.
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Monterey Bay.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: 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, 11:30 PM UTC
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Monterey Bay. — NWS San Francisco CA
- 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 (14.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:30 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Platform Beach?
- Platform Beach is a park in Aptos, California.
- What is the water temperature at Platform Beach?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Platform Beach in Aptos, California is 62°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46236, 14.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Platform Beach?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Platform Beach rated?
- Platform Beach in Aptos, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 44 reviews.
- What amenities does Platform Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Platform Beach include camping-nearby.
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