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Palm Beach State Park
State park · Watsonville, California
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 66°F (19°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy MLSC1 (4.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 9:00 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 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy MLSC1, as of Oct 29, 9:00 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 66°F at Palm Beach State Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Ocean Sunfish.
1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of Palm Beach State Park since 2000.
- Ocean Sunfish Mola mola1 record · 2023
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: GBIF.org (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 Palm Beach State Park?
- Palm Beach State Park is a state park in Watsonville, California.
- What is the water temperature at Palm Beach State Park?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Palm Beach State Park in Watsonville, California is 66°F (19°C), measured by NOAA buoy MLSC1, 4.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Palm Beach State Park?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Palm Beach State Park rated?
- Palm Beach State Park in Watsonville, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 394 reviews.
- What amenities does Palm Beach State Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Palm Beach State Park include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Palm Beach State Park Entrance Station, 2660 Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Watsonville, California 95076
Phone
+1 831-763-7063💡 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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