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Pelican State Beach has BeachFinder Score: 64/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Pelican State Beach today
Pelican State Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 13°C, wind 7 km/h · SW, uv 3.3, waves 3.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 64/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
13°C
Wind
7 km/h · SW
UV
3.3
Waves
3.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 6, 01:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 64/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 6, 01:00 PM
Water temp
13°C
Air temp
16°C
Feels like
15°C
UV index
3.3
Wind
7 km/h · SW
Gust 10 km/h
Waves
3.2 m
Current
0 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Pelican State Beach
Pelican State Beach is located on the coast of Humboldt County, Northern California, about 320 kilometers north of San Francisco. This stretch of the Pacific coastline is characterized by wooded cliffs plunging towards the ocean, typical of the coastal Redwoods region. The cold and often rough waters at this northern latitude give the area a wild and undeveloped character, where primeval forest descends to the edge of the sand. The shore consists of a gray-brown sandy beach, exposed to the powerful swells of the North Pacific. Unlike the developed beaches of Southern California, this area remains austere and sparsely populated, with equally discreet immediate neighbors: US-W Beach is 0.9 kilometers away and another is 4.9 kilometers away. The general atmosphere is that of a coast where nature predominates, where rocks often emerge, and where sea spray dominates the sensation of the place. Visitors find coastal solitude rather than tourist infrastructure. No services are reported on site: no toilets, parking, or showers. The beach does not have the Blue Flag label and is not supervised. Access for people with reduced mobility is not arranged. This context confirms the raw and undeveloped nature of the place, which appeals to visitors seeking an unmediated coastal experience.
About this spot
The name "Pelican State Beach" evokes the iconic marine wildlife of Northern California, where brown pelicans are constant inhabitants of the coastal cliffs and rocks. This region of Humboldt County, dominated by giant redwoods and temperate forests, long served as a refuge for the Yurok people before European colonization. The beaches at this latitude remain among the least frequented on the Californian coast, preserved by relative isolation and harsh oceanic conditions that discourage summer swimming.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Pelican State Beach today?
13°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Pelican 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 Pelican 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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