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Sunset State Beach
Public beach · Watsonville, 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 (11 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 Sunset State Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Barred Surfperch.
1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of Sunset State Beach since 2000.
- Barred Surfperch Amphistichus argenteus1 record · 2024
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: GBIF.org (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 Sunset State Beach?
- Sunset State Beach is a public beach in Watsonville, California.
- What is the water temperature at Sunset State Beach?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Sunset State Beach in Watsonville, California is 65°F (18°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46236, 11 miles away.
- Can you swim at Sunset 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 Sunset State Beach rated?
- Sunset State Beach in Watsonville, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 2850 reviews.
- What amenities does Sunset State Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Sunset State Beach include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Sunset Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Watsonville, California 95076
Phone
+1 831-763-7063🏖️ 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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