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Sandholdt Beach
Public beach · Castroville, California
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy MLSC1, as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM UTC
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live data from NOAA buoy MLSC1 (0.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandholdt Beach?
- Sandholdt Beach is a public beach in Castroville, California.
- What is the water temperature at Sandholdt Beach?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sandholdt Beach in Castroville, California is 55°F (13°C), measured by NOAA buoy MLSC1, 0.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sandholdt Beach?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Sandholdt Beach rated?
- Sandholdt Beach in Castroville, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 52 reviews.
- What amenities does Sandholdt Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Sandholdt Beach include camping-nearby.
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