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Alameda Beach
Public beach · Alameda, California
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 63°F (17°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy AAMC1 (3 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:48 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 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy AAMC1, as of Oct 29, 8:48 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 63°F at Alameda Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Long, sandy strip with volleyball courts, ending in a bird sanctuary & backed by fast-food places.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: California Grunion, Northern Anchovy, Kelp Pipefish and 2 more species.
5 fish species in 10 public records within 2 km of Alameda Beach since 2000.
- California Grunion Leuresthes tenuis6 records · 2025
- Northern Anchovy Engraulis mordax1 record · 2024
- Kelp Pipefish Syngnathus californiensis1 record · 2023
- Arrow Goby Clevelandia ios1 record · 2022
- Topsmelt Silverside Atherinops affinis1 record · 2021
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), 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 Alameda Beach?
- Alameda Beach is a public beach in Alameda, California.
- What is the water temperature at Alameda Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Alameda Beach in Alameda, California is 63°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy AAMC1, 3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Alameda Beach?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Alameda Beach rated?
- Alameda Beach in Alameda, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 1883 reviews.
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Location & Contact
2351 Shore Line Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
Alameda, California 94501
🏖️ 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
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