Bodega Bay Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Bodega Bay Beach, California · times in PDT
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 67° / 49° | 5 | 0% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 68° / 51° | 5 | 0% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 75° / 56° | 5 | 0% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 76° / 61° | 5 | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 72° / 59° | 5 | 0% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 65° / 51° | 5 | 0% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 62° / 51° | 5 | 21% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Bodega Bay Beach warm enough to swim?
At 59°F, the water at Bodega Bay Beach is chilly — wetsuit recommended. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is right on the October average of 59°F for this beach.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in September, the warmest month, it sits around 60°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Bodega Bay Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 59°F. That is right on the October average of 59°F for this beach.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Bodega Bay Beach?
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in September, the warmest month, it sits around 60°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
What is the warmest the water gets at Bodega Bay Beach?
Around 60°F in September, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is April at roughly 52°F.