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Kehoe Beach has BeachFinder Score: 57/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Kehoe Beach today
Kehoe Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 15°C, wind 17 km/h · NW, uv 7.5, waves 1.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 57/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
15°C
Wind
17 km/h · NW
UV
7.5
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 26, 01:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 57/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 26, 01:15 PM
Water temp
15°C
Air temp
18°C
Feels like
19°C
UV index
7.5
Wind
17 km/h · NW
Gust 27 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Kehoe Beach
Kehoe Beach stretches along the Sonoma County coast, in Northern California, about 80 kilometers north of San Francisco. This portion of the Pacific coastline is characterized by steep sandstone and shale cliffs that plunge directly into the ocean, creating a wild and rugged landscape typical of coastal California. The bay itself forms a small protected indentation between rocky promontories, with waves rolling in from the open sea without major interruption. The beach itself has a raw and undeveloped character, dominated by rock formations and spectacular geological outcrops. In the immediate vicinity, Marshall Beach is located 3.1 kilometers to the north, while No Name Beach extends 3 kilometers to the south, forming with Kehoe a succession of relatively isolated coastal coves. The general atmosphere remains that of an undeveloped coast, where access is limited and visitors should expect demanding marine conditions and direct exposure to the elements. No infrastructure is present on site. Access is via hiking trails from inland, and no supervision is provided. The lack of amenities (parking, toilets, showers) reflects the preserved character of this stretch of Californian coastline, intended for self-sufficient and informed visitors aware of the North Pacific coastal conditions.
About this spot
The name Kehoe comes from the pioneering families who settled in Sonoma County in the 19th century. This region, characterized by Tertiary geological formations, has long served as an area of difficult access to local marine and forest resources. Today, Kehoe Beach remains a little-visited site, appreciated by coastal hikers and marine wildlife observers who come seeking the absence of urban development and the wild conditions of the Californian Pacific.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Kehoe Beach today?
15°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Kehoe Beach today?
17 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Kehoe Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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