Is Moran Lake Beach good for swimming today?
Moran Lake Beach has BeachFinder Score: 70/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Moran Lake Beach today
Moran Lake Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 4 km/h · W, uv 7.5, waves 1.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 70/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
4 km/h · W
UV
7.5
Waves
1.0 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 26, 10:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 70/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 26, 10:00 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
17°C
Feels like
18°C
UV index
7.5
Wind
4 km/h · W
Gust 4 km/h
Waves
1.0 m
Current
1 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Moran Lake Beach
Moran Lake Beach is a verified beach location in United States. Today’s answer remains conditional: compare the water and weather picture with access information and local safety guidance. Sourced location details remain fixed on the page; conditions must come from the latest timestamped data. Use the source record to establish what is known before interpreting the live panels. The structured place record labels the feature “beach in Santa Cruz County California United States.” The recorded map position is 36.95622, -121.97843, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. For a plan B, review Santa Maria's Beach at about 0.8 km, Black's Beach/Lincoln Beach at about 1.5 km and Private's Beach at about 1.9 km, all listed in the nearby-beach data for this location. Turn the stable profile into a current decision before setting out. Current planning should focus on access hours, route constraints and the walk from transport; the current status of listed amenities. Keep those live variables separate from the stable place description. Keep one alternative open and treat flags, closures and instructions from local safety staff as the final decision source. Do not convert an amenity listed in stable data into a promise that it is open. Seasonal maintenance and local restrictions need a current source.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Moran Lake Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Moran Lake Beach today?
4 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Moran Lake Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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