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Wages Creek Beach
Beach
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 11475500, as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 24 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 4 ft³/s over 24 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SF EEL R NR BRANSCOMB CA (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:30 AM gauge-local time.
Weather at Wages Creek Beach
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wages Creek Beach?
- Wages Creek Beach is a beach in California.
- What is the water temperature at Wages Creek Beach?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Wages Creek Beach in California is 65°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 11475500, 8.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Wages Creek Beach?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Wages Creek Beach rated?
- Wages Creek Beach in California has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.
- What amenities does Wages Creek Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Wages Creek Beach include camping-nearby.
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