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Coldest beach in California in November

404 coastal locations in California ranked by their typical November sea temperature. State-wide average in November: 14.6°C.

Coldest in November

Pyramid Point, Smith River

11.9°C

State November average

14.6°C

across 404 coastal locations in California

Vs annual mean

+0.1°C

above the year-round state average

What the California water feels like in November

Water at this temperature is cold and will feel very cold initially, but the body will get used to it and longer swims are possible. Experienced swimmers can manage several hours of swimming, however hypothermia is still a real risk.

California monthly average 12.9°C to 16.9°C
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  • Warmest month September 16.9°C
  • Coldest month March 12.9°C
  • Annual mean 14.5°C
  • Months above 20°C 0 of 12

Where November fits in the year

November sits inside the state pattern shown on the left. Browse a different month for a fresh ranking.

California sea temperature map (live)

Today's reading at every California beach we track. The list below uses the typical November mean from a decade of daily history.

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Top 50 coldest California beaches in November

Sorted by typical November mean. Click any beach for the full location page.

# Location November mean
1 Alameda Naval Air Station California 13.1°C
2 Alcatraz Island California 13.1°C
3 Angel Island, East Garrison California 13.1°C
4 Angel Island (west side) California 13.1°C
5 Antioch California 13.1°C
6 Benicia California 13.1°C
7 Bolinas, Bolinas Lagoon California 13.1°C
8 Brazos Drawbridge, Napa River California 13.1°C
9 Chevron Oil Company Pier, Richmond California 13.1°C
10 Collinsville California 13.1°C
11 Corte Madera Creek California 13.1°C
12 Sea Ranch California 13.0°C
13 Shelter Cove California 12.9°C
14 Fort Bragg California 12.9°C
15 Glass Beach California 12.9°C
16 Mendocino California 12.9°C
17 Dillon Beach California 12.8°C
18 Lake Almanor California 12.8°C
19 Clear Lake California 12.8°C
20 Lake Sonoma California 12.8°C
21 Lakeport California 12.8°C
22 Mendocino, Mendocino Bay California 12.8°C
23 Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg California 12.8°C
24 Noyo River California 12.8°C
25 Shasta Lake California 12.8°C
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26 Westport California 12.7°C
27 Arena Cove California 12.6°C
28 Point Arena California 12.6°C
29 Bodega Harbor entrance California 12.5°C
30 Fort Ross California 12.5°C
31 Green Cove California 12.5°C
32 Cockrobin Island Bridge, Eel River, San Francisco California 12.3°C
33 Trinidad California 12.2°C
34 Bayview California 12.2°C
35 Eureka California 12.2°C
36 Crescent City California 12.1°C
37 King Salmon California 12.1°C
38 Trinidad Harbor California 12.0°C
39 Arcata Wharf, Humboldt Bay California 11.9°C
40 Bucksport, Humboldt Bay California 11.9°C
41 Elk River Railroad Bridge, Humboldt Bay California 11.9°C
42 Eureka, Humboldt Bay California 11.9°C
43 Eureka Slough Bridge, Humboldt Bay California 11.9°C
44 Fields Landing, Humboldt Bay California 11.9°C
45 Hookton Slough, Humboldt Bay California 11.9°C
46 Mad River Slough, Arcata Bay, Humboldt Bay California 11.9°C
47 North Spit, Humboldt Bay California 11.9°C
48 Samoa, Humboldt Bay California 11.9°C
49 Pyramid Point, Smith River California 11.9°C
50 Requa Dock California 11.9°C

Warmest 10 in California in November

Same data flipped. The warmest spots in the state for this month.

# Location November mean
1 Baby Beach California 18.2°C
2 Capistrano Beach California 18.2°C
3 Dana Point California 18.2°C
4 Doheny Beach California 18.2°C
5 Salt Creek Beach California 18.2°C
6 San Clemente California 18.2°C
7 San Onofre Beach California 18.2°C
8 Trestles Beach California 18.2°C
9 San Clemente Island California 18.1°C
10 Big Bear Lake California 18.1°C

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