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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 17°C, wind 12 km/h · S, uv 8.0, 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
17°C
Wind
12 km/h · S
UV
8.0
Waves
1.0 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Jul 14, 07:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 70/100
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World Cup 2026 fan plan104 matches / 16 host cities
Sunset State Beach for World Cup 2026 supporters near San Francisco Bay Area
Sunset State Beach can be part of a San Francisco Bay Area supporter day between matches. Use this page to decide fast: water temperature, UV, wind, water quality, route friction and whether this is a quick cooldown or a full free-day move.
Quick answer
Sunset State Beach is about 59 km from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara. Treat it as a full free-day move, then compare water temperature, UV, wind, water quality, flags, closures and live routing before leaving.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium → Sunset State Beach
59 km
San Francisco Bay Area → Sunset State Beach
111 km
16 host cities
104 matches
Between matches
111 km from city center2-hour window
Do not make this the default two-hour stadium transfer. Use it only from a nearby hotel base, or choose a closer pool, lake edge, waterfront walk or fan-zone reset.
Half-day plan
Pacifica or bay-side routes need careful traffic timing. Check 111 km from the host-city center, then choose the route with the easiest return rather than the most famous name.
Full free day
Santa Cruz is the strongest full beach day. This is the strongest use case when supporters want photos, food, shade, water checks and a relaxed return before evening plans.
Recovery day
Recovery-day angle: Baker Beach for the photo; Santa Cruz for the real beach day; Pacifica and Half Moon Bay for coast mood. Add a low-pressure meal stop and keep midday heat/UV out of the main plan where possible.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, hotel base and water plan
59 km from stadiumArrival plan
The Bay Area stadium is in Santa Clara, far south of San Francisco's famous coastal beaches. Supporters should compare Caltrain, BART, bus, car and rideshare combinations from the hotel before treating any beach as close to the match. For Sunset State Beach, the stadium distance is 59 km and the host-city-center distance is 111 km.
Before kickoff
Sunset State Beach is not the default before-kickoff move from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Use it from a nearby hotel base or save it for a bigger window.
After the match
After the match, let stadium crowds clear before sending the group toward water. Driving/rideshare can swing widely with Bay Area traffic and event surge. Fog, cold water, steep coastal access, parking limits and Bay Area traffic can make a simple beach idea harder than it sounds. Do not use straight-line distance as a route promise.
Safety bottom line
Safety bottom line for Sunset State Beach: BeachFinder can surface weather and water clues, but official flags, closures, lifeguards, local advisories and current conditions decide whether anyone should swim.
Route reality
70-120 min by car or rideshare before traffic buffers is an indicative distance-based planning estimate, not live traffic. The stadium is in Santa Clara, while many famous beaches sit far away; check Caltrain, BART, bus and rideshare combinations before promising a beach stop. Driving/rideshare can swing widely with Bay Area traffic and event surge.
Conditions to check
- Water: check official flags, closures, lifeguards and water-quality advisories before swimming.
- Weather: compare UV, wind, storms and heat before leaving the hotel or fan zone.
- Timing: keep a matchday buffer for security queues, rideshare surge, transit crowding and post-match exits.
- Group fit: families, cold-water swimmers and surf-curious fans may need different choices on the same day.
Local alternatives
Nearby water plans can still work, but they split into different use cases: bayfront parks for quick air, Pacific beaches for photos, and Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay for a real free-day coast escape.
Use Baker Beach or Crissy Field for Golden Gate views, Pacifica for a coast mood closer to the peninsula, San Jose food neighborhoods for a stadium-side plan, and Santa Cruz when the group has the whole day.
For a different water plan, compare nearby spots in BeachFinder by water temperature, wind, UV, waves, water quality, distance and travel friction.
Questions this page answers
How far is Sunset State Beach from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium?
Sunset State Beach is about 59 km from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. 70-120 min by car or rideshare before traffic buffers. Treat this as planning guidance and re-check live routing before leaving.
Can supporters use Sunset State Beach before kickoff?
Only with a wide buffer. For most supporters near San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Sunset State Beach is best saved for a full free day or hotel-based recovery plan.
Is Sunset State Beach better after a match?
After a match, avoid stadium pickup surge and use Sunset State Beach only if the return route is clear. Fog, cold water, steep coastal access, parking limits and Bay Area traffic can make a simple beach idea harder than it sounds. Do not use straight-line distance as a route promise.
Open host city guideBookable activitiesAll 16 citiesOfficial source: FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule
World Cup 2026 runs June 11 to July 19, 2026 across 16 host cities with 104 matches. Independent BeachFinder guide. Not affiliated with FIFA, teams, venues, host committees or sponsors.
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Updated: Jul 14, 07:45 PM
Water temp
17°C
Air temp
17°C
Feels like
17°C
UV index
8.0
Wind
12 km/h · S
Gust 13 km/h
Waves
1.0 m
Current
1 km/h · NW
Parking
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Shower
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Accessible access
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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
Is Sunset State Beach good for swimming today?
Sunset State Beach has BeachFinder Score: 70/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
What is the water temperature at Sunset State Beach today?
17°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Sunset State Beach today?
12 km/h · S. 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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