Is Indian Beach good for swimming today?
Indian Beach has BeachFinder Score: 65/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Indian Beach today
Indian Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 16°C, wind 7 km/h · W, uv 7.4, waves 1.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 65/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
16°C
Wind
7 km/h · W
UV
7.4
Waves
1.5 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 27, 02:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 65/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 27, 02:15 AM
Water temp
16°C
Air temp
13°C
Feels like
13°C
UV index
7.4
Wind
7 km/h · W
Gust 27 km/h
Waves
1.5 m
Current
1 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Indian Beach
Consider Indian Beach when comparing beaches around United States, but keep the recommendation conditional. Water, exposure, UV, access and authority advice determine which activity fits the visit. The page’s answer remains traceable because durable context and rapidly changing observations are not mixed together. What do the stable sources establish? The recorded map position is 38.13687, -122.89638, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Heart's Desire at about 0.5 km, Hearts Desire Beach at about 0.6 km and Long Cove Beach at about 2.1 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set. The final check should match the intended activity and arrival time. A visit plan needs clear answers about the live surf picture rather than a seasonal label; the current arrival plan, legal access and local signage. Treat older reports as background rather than today’s status. A late change in wind, water quality or access is enough to reopen the choice and compare the nearby alternatives. When comparing two beaches, hold the activity constant. A result for surfing cannot automatically answer a family-swimming or accessibility question. Confirm the return plan as carefully as the arrival. Tide, darkness, weather and transport frequency can change the practical value of a remote option.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Indian Beach today?
16°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Indian Beach today?
7 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Indian Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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