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Seacliff State Beach
Public beach · Seacliff, California
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 65°F (18°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy 46236 (14.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:00 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 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 46236, as of Oct 29, 8:00 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 65°F at Seacliff State Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Jack Silverside, Barred Surfperch, Ocean Sunfish and 2 more species.
5 fish species in 6 public records within 2 km of Seacliff State Beach since 2000.
- Jack Silverside Atherinopsis californiensis2 records · 2025
- Barred Surfperch Amphistichus argenteus1 record · 2025
- Ocean Sunfish Mola mola1 record · 2024
- Northern Anchovy Engraulis mordax1 record · 2020
- Calico Surfperch Amphistichus koelzi1 record · 2007
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)). 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 Seacliff State Beach?
- Seacliff State Beach is a public beach in Seacliff, California.
- What is the water temperature at Seacliff State Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Seacliff State Beach in Seacliff, California is 65°F (18°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46236, 14.9 miles away.
- Can you swim at Seacliff State Beach?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 65°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Seacliff State Beach rated?
- Seacliff State Beach in Seacliff, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 4777 reviews.
- What amenities does Seacliff State Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Seacliff State Beach include camping-nearby.
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🏖️ 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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