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Capitola Beach
Beach · Capitola, California
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 64°F (18°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 46236 (14.7 mi away), as of Oct 29, 11:00 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 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46236, as of Oct 29, 11:00 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 64°F at Capitola Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Pricklebreast Poacher, Northern Anchovy, Striped Kelpfish and 10 more species.
13 fish species in 16 public records within 2 km of Capitola Beach since 2000.
- Pricklebreast Poacher Stellerina xyosterna4 records · 2002
- Northern Anchovy Engraulis mordax1 record · 2024
- Striped Kelpfish Gibbonsia metzi1 record · 2024
- Ocean Sunfish Mola mola1 record · 2024
- Kelp Clingfish Rimicola muscarum1 record · 2024
- Pile Perch Phanerodon vacca1 record · 2023
- Speckled Sanddab Citharichthys stigmaeus1 record · 2021
- Walleye Surfperch Hyperprosopon argenteum1 record · 2021
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- White Seaperch Phanerodon furcatus1 record · 2021
- Plainfin Midshipman Porichthys notatus1 record · 2019
- White Croaker Genyonemus lineatus1 record · 2016
- Pacific Staghorn Sculpin Leptocottus armatus1 record · 2016
- California Lizardfish Synodus lucioceps1 record · 2016
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), 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 Capitola Beach?
- Capitola Beach is a beach in Capitola, California.
- What is the water temperature at Capitola Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Capitola Beach in Capitola, California is 64°F (18°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46236, 14.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Capitola Beach?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Capitola Beach rated?
- Capitola Beach in Capitola, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 784 reviews.
- What amenities does Capitola Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Capitola Beach include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Capitola, CA 95010
Capitola, California 95010
🏖️ 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
Features & amenities
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