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Quick answer: Point Molate Beach today
Point Molate Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 20°C, wind 17 km/h · SW, uv 7.5, waves 0.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
20°C
Wind
17 km/h · SW
UV
7.5
Waves
0.4 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 09:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 75/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 09:45 AM
Water temp
20°C
Air temp
16°C
Feels like
15°C
UV index
7.5
Wind
17 km/h · SW
Gust 25 km/h
Waves
0.4 m
Current
1 km/h · NE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Point Molate Beach
Point Molate Beach extends along the San Francisco Bay, in Northern California, about 15 kilometers east of the Golden Gate Bridge and near Richmond. This portion of the bay's coastline is characterized by a succession of small beaches and rocky areas, where the brackish bay water meets the wooded coastal hills. The area is part of the eastern shore of the bay, less frequented than the ocean beaches of the Pacific coast, and offers distant views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Hills. The beach itself has a quiet and undeveloped character, contrasting sharply with Keller Beach (3.1 km south), a more structured and popular swimming area with local families. Unlike the neighboring beaches in the US-W sector located at 1.8 and 2.3 kilometers, Point Molate retains a wilder atmosphere, with direct access to the bay without major tourist infrastructure. The shore alternates between fine sand and small pebbles, while the moderate depth of the bay and the absence of significant waves make it a calm swimming spot, although the water remains cool year-round. The site has no official supervision and no Blue Flag status. Access is not adapted for people with reduced mobility. No facilities (toilets, showers, parking) are documented on site. The relative proximity to Richmond and the industrial history of the area give Point Molate a less touristy character than coastal seaside destinations, making it a choice for visitors seeking a more authentic bay experience.
About this spot
Point Molate gets its name from the rocky promontory that borders it—'molate' evoking the stone grinding wheels used by the Ohlone people to grind acorns, a central food resource of the region before Spanish colonization. The site is part of Richmond's industrial history, a former center of refining and shipbuilding. At low tide, local residents find shells and small crustaceans, evidence of the bay's ecosystem that ecological restoration efforts have been trying to preserve since the 1990s.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Point Molate Beach today?
20°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Point Molate Beach today?
17 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Point Molate Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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