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Willows Anchorage

Bay

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa… and other areas.

  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa… and other areas.
  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa… and other areas.

  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa… and other areas. NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy 46251, as of Aug 23, 10:56 PM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
71°F
22°C

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live data from NOAA buoy 46251 (17 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:56 PM UTC.

Weather at Willows Anchorage

H: 86° L: 64°
Overcast
Overcast
80°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
52%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
2.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Fog
66°
3 AM
Mist
66°
6 AM
Fog
64°
9 AM
Sunny
74°
12 PM
Sunny
86°
3 PM
Overcast
83°
6 PM
Overcast
78°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Willows Anchorage?
Willows Anchorage is a bay in California.
What is the water temperature at Willows Anchorage?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Willows Anchorage in California is 71°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46251, 17 miles away.
Can you swim at Willows Anchorage?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa… and other areas. Checked August 23, 2026.

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