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Sandy Beach Picnic Area
Picnic ground · Gilroy, California
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 61°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 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46236, as of Aug 22, 1:00 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.
Live data from NOAA buoy 46236 (32.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandy Beach Picnic Area?
- Sandy Beach Picnic Area is a picnic ground in Gilroy, California.
- What is the water temperature at Sandy Beach Picnic Area?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sandy Beach Picnic Area in Gilroy, California is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46236, 32.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sandy Beach Picnic Area?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Sandy Beach Picnic Area rated?
- Sandy Beach Picnic Area in Gilroy, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 23 reviews.
- What amenities does Sandy Beach Picnic Area have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Sandy Beach Picnic Area include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Coyote Reservoir Rd,, Gilroy, CA 95020
Gilroy, California 95020
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