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Sharp Park Beach
Beach · Pacifica, California
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 61°F (16°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 46237 (13.2 mi away), as of Oct 29, 7:30 AM UTC.
- A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast. — NWS San Francisco CA
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46237, as of Oct 29, 7:30 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.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 61°F at Sharp Park Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Beyond its nature trails & coastal views, this scenic beach features a popular fishing pier.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Threespine Stickleback, Striped Bass, Western Mosquitofish and 2 more species.
5 fish species in 9 public records within 2 km of Sharp Park Beach since 2000.
- Threespine Stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus5 records · 2026
- 1 record · 2025
- 1 record · 2022
- Shiner Perch Cymatogaster aggregata1 record · 2020
- Spotfin Surfperch Hypocritichthys analis1 record · 2008
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the San Francisco Coastal South watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)). 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 Sharp Park Beach?
- Sharp Park Beach is a beach in Pacifica, California.
- What is the water temperature at Sharp Park Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Sharp Park Beach in Pacifica, California is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46237, 13.2 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sharp Park Beach?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Sharp Park Beach rated?
- Sharp Park Beach in Pacifica, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 74 reviews.
- What amenities does Sharp Park Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Sharp Park Beach include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Pacifica, CA 94044
Pacifica, California 94044
🏖️ 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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