Duck Cove is a bay in California.

What is the water temperature at Duck Cove?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duck Cove in California is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy PRYC1, 11 miles away.

What amenities does Duck Cove have?

Visitor-listed amenities at Duck Cove include camping-nearby.

Updated June 9, 2026

Duck Cove

Bay

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy PRYC1, as of Aug 23, 1:18 PM UTC
No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Water temp

57°F

14°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy PRYC1 (11 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:18 PM UTC.

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Weather at Duck Cove

H: 82° L: 54°

Overcast

55°

Feels like 53°

Precipitation

19%

Humidity

75%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

57°

3 AM

56°

6 AM

55°

9 AM

67°

12 PM

82°

3 PM

73°

6 PM

66°

9 PM

56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duck Cove?: Duck Cove is a bay in California.
What is the water temperature at Duck Cove?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duck Cove in California is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy PRYC1, 11 miles away.
Can you swim at Duck Cove?: Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Duck Cove have?: Visitor-listed amenities at Duck Cove include camping-nearby.

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