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Crescent Beach Overlook
Scenic spot · Crescent City, California
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 54°F (12°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy CECC1 (3.4 mi away), as of Oct 29, 6:54 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy CECC1, as of Oct 29, 6:54 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 54°F at Crescent Beach Overlook now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Wooden viewing deck above the Pacific coast, with expansive sea views & whale sightings possible.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Tidepool Sculpin, Mosshead Sculpin and Black Rockfish.
3 fish species in 3 public records within 2 km of Crescent Beach Overlook since 2000.
- Tidepool Sculpin Oligocottus maculosus1 record · 2024
- Mosshead Sculpin Clinocottus globiceps1 record · 2022
- Black Rockfish Sebastes melanops1 record · 2005
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: 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 Crescent Beach Overlook?
- Crescent Beach Overlook is a scenic spot in Crescent City, California.
- What is the water temperature at Crescent Beach Overlook?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Crescent Beach Overlook in Crescent City, California is 54°F (12°C), measured by NOAA buoy CECC1, 3.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Crescent Beach Overlook?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 54°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Crescent Beach Overlook rated?
- Crescent Beach Overlook in Crescent City, California has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 619 reviews.
- What amenities does Crescent Beach Overlook have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Crescent Beach Overlook include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Crescent City, CA 95531
Crescent City, California 95531
💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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