Is Sunset State Beach good for swimming today?
Sunset State Beach has BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Sunset State Beach today
Sunset State Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 7 km/h · SW, uv 6.5, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
7 km/h · SW
UV
6.5
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Sep 17, 08:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 74/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 17, 08:00 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
15°C
Feels like
15°C
UV index
6.5
Wind
7 km/h · SW
Gust 18 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
0 km/h · S
Parking
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Sunset State Beach
Is Sunset State Beach a good choice today in United States? The evidence establishes the location; it cannot promise safe or comfortable swimming. Use current conditions to finish the answer. Visitors get a sourced identity for the beach and a separate conditions check for the planned arrival window. Start with the facts that do not depend on today’s forecast. The linked Wikipedia background starts with “Sunset State Beach is a park and beach on Monterey Bay…” The recorded map position is 36.88801, -121.83329, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The map relationship links this beach with Capitola Beach at about 14 km, Harbor Beach at about 17 km and Twin Lakes Beach at about 17.3 km; use them as active backups if the first conditions disappoint. How should you decide on the day? A visit plan needs clear answers about swell timing, wind direction and nearshore wave behaviour; access hours, route constraints and the walk from transport; local flags, closures, currents and the latest safety notice. Treat older reports as background rather than today’s status. Keep one alternative open and treat flags, closures and instructions from local safety staff as the final decision source. Before entering the water, compare what you can see on site with the forecast. If flags, official notices or lifeguard instructions conflict with the app, follow the local authority. Use the alternatives on the map as an active backup plan. A modest change in exposure, access or travel time can matter more than a broad destination ranking.
About this spot
The useful local story for Sunset State Beach is the relationship between the verified place record and the choices around it. In United States, the page works best as a decision point: inspect the stable facts, compare nearby beaches, then let current conditions decide the activity. The map relationship links this beach with Capitola Beach at about 14 km, Harbor Beach at about 17 km and Twin Lakes Beach at about 17.3 km; use them as active backups if the first conditions disappoint.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Sunset State Beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Sunset State Beach today?
7 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Sunset State Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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