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Shark Fin Cove
Beach · Davenport, California
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 67°F (19°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 46042 (19.4 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:50 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 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46042, as of Oct 29, 8:50 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 67°F at Shark Fin Cove now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Tiny, much-photographed beach known for a rock jutting out of the water & a sea cave that frames it.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Marbled Sculpin and Rainbow Trout.
2 fish species in 2 public records within 2 km of Shark Fin Cove since 2000.
- Marbled Sculpin Cottus klamathensis1 record · 2003
- Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss1 record · 2003
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (NMNH Extant Biology). 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 Shark Fin Cove?
- Shark Fin Cove is a beach in Davenport, California.
- What is the water temperature at Shark Fin Cove?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Shark Fin Cove in Davenport, California is 67°F (19°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46042, 19.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Shark Fin Cove?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Shark Fin Cove rated?
- Shark Fin Cove in Davenport, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 1756 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Davenport, CA 95017
Davenport, California 95017
🏖️ 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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