Is North Moss Beach good for swimming today?
North Moss Beach has BeachFinder Score: 69/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: North Moss Beach today
North Moss Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 15°C, wind 5 km/h · N, uv 6.2, waves 1.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 69/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
15°C
Wind
5 km/h · N
UV
6.2
Waves
1.5 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 27, 01:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 69/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 27, 01:00 AM
Water temp
15°C
Air temp
15°C
Feels like
16°C
UV index
6.2
Wind
5 km/h · N
Gust 27 km/h
Waves
1.5 m
Current
1 km/h · W
Parking
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
North Moss Beach
Consider North Moss 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. This page does not turn a forecast into a lasting description, because the decision data remains time-sensitive. For planning purposes, separate mapped facts from assumptions. The mapped shoreline record lists sand as the surface. The recorded map position is 36.61617, -121.94361, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Fan Shell Beach at about 4.3 km, San Carlos Beach at about 4.4 km and Monterey State Beach at about 5.5 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach. How should you decide on the day? Read the live timestamp, compare water and wind, then verify waves, currents, UV exposure and any water-quality alert. Treat the app as a comparison tool rather than an authorization to swim, with official local guidance holding priority. 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. 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.
About this spot
The useful local story for North Moss 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. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Fan Shell Beach at about 4.3 km, San Carlos Beach at about 4.4 km and Monterey State Beach at about 5.5 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at North Moss Beach today?
15°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is North Moss Beach today?
5 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at North Moss Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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