Is Goat Rock Beach good for swimming today?
Goat Rock Beach has BeachFinder Score: 61/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Goat Rock Beach today
Goat Rock Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 14°C, wind 8 km/h · W, uv 7.4, waves 1.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 61/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
14°C
Wind
8 km/h · W
UV
7.4
Waves
1.3 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 26, 11:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 61/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 26, 11:15 PM
Water temp
14°C
Air temp
16°C
Feels like
16°C
UV index
7.4
Wind
8 km/h · W
Gust 14 km/h
Waves
1.3 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Goat Rock Beach
A practical answer for Goat Rock Beach starts with location and ends with live evidence. In United States, use current marine conditions and official notices before making a swimming plan. BeachFinder pairs sourced background with a separate live view so readers can see which information may already have changed. Identity and access context come first in the evidence record. The verified map data records dogs as not permitted. The linked place article describes the setting as “Goat Rock Beach is a sand beach in northwestern Sonoma County California…” The recorded map position is 38.44582, -123.12735, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Jenner Beach at about 1 km, Wright's Beach at about 5.4 km and Portuguese Beach at about 8.3 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach. How should you decide on the day? The strongest search questions for this beach concern water comfort at the arrival hour and exposure time; the official access route, parking rules and final walk; local flags, closures, currents and the latest safety notice. These are same-day checks, not permanent characteristics. Reopen the comparison if arrival is delayed, and let posted restrictions or safety instructions replace the earlier choice. For UV planning, compare the hour of arrival with shade, exposure time and the return journey; the midday beach experience can differ sharply from early morning or evening.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Goat Rock Beach today?
14°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Goat Rock Beach today?
8 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Goat Rock Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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