Is Wildcat Beach good for swimming today?
Wildcat 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: Wildcat Beach today
Wildcat Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 14°C, wind 8 km/h · NE, uv 7.0, waves 1.6 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 65/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
14°C
Wind
8 km/h · NE
UV
7.0
Waves
1.6 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 27, 04:15 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, 04:15 AM
Water temp
14°C
Air temp
15°C
Feels like
14°C
UV index
7.0
Wind
8 km/h · NE
Gust 23 km/h
Waves
1.6 m
Current
1 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Wildcat Beach
For a beach day in United States, put Wildcat Beach on a shortlist instead of treating the result as guaranteed. The right activity depends on current marine conditions and local authority instructions. That distinction matters: the location changes slowly, while marine conditions can change before you arrive. Identity and access context come first in the evidence record. The structured place record labels the feature “beach in Marin County California United States.” The recorded map position is 37.96530, -122.79138, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The nearby list contains Kelham Beach at about 3.7 km, Sculptured Beach at about 6.8 km and Santa Maria Beach at about 7.8 km, giving this page a real comparison set rather than a single-place recommendation. Treat the final choice as a live comparison. The essential same-day checks are water temperature, wind direction, wave conditions, currents, UV and local authority notices. When no recent official or live reading is available, lower confidence and choose an activity that avoids uncertain water entry. 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.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Wildcat Beach today?
14°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Wildcat Beach today?
8 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Wildcat Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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