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Moss beaches

Park · Moss Beach, California

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy AAMC1, as of Aug 22, 12:18 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
70°F
21°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy AAMC1 (21 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:18 AM UTC.

Weather at Moss beaches

H: 62° L: 57°
Overcast
Overcast
60°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
65%
Humidity
95%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Fog
58°
3 AM
Light drizzle
58°
6 AM
Fog
57°
9 AM
Fog
58°
12 PM
Mist
60°
3 PM
Overcast
61°
6 PM
Overcast
60°
9 PM
Fog
58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Moss beaches?
Moss beaches is a park in Moss Beach, California.
What is the water temperature at Moss beaches?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Moss beaches in Moss Beach, California is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy AAMC1, 21 miles away.
Can you swim at Moss beaches?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Moss beaches rated?
Moss beaches in Moss Beach, California has an average visitor rating of 5 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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100 Terrace Ln, Moss Beach, CA 94038

Moss Beach, California 94038

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