Open Water Data

Fitzgerald Marine (Moss Beach)

Moss Beach, California, United States

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  • Water Quality Status
    Mixed past results Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 12:20am
  • Air Temperature
    13.2°C / 55.8°F (air) Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:00am
  • Wind
    9.7 - 11.4km/h SW 234° Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:00am
  • Mist
    Mist Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:00am
  • Precipitation
    0mm Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:00am
  • Air Visibility
    2.8km Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:00am
  • Humidity
    100% Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:00am

Photo by phoca2004 (Flickr)

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is a San Mateo County Park located in Moss Beach, about 40 minutes south of San Francisco. It is a marine sanctuary located west of Highway 1, 7 miles north of Half Moon Bay. Moss Beach has a naturally foggy climate that assures mild summer temperatures and gives one a sense of isolation from the nearby hustle-and-bustle areas. Recently designated a Marine Protected Area, the rocky shore of the Reserve allows explorers of all ages to marvel at the diversity of marine life and learn more about protecting the ocean and its inhabitants. The best time to visit the Reserve is during low tide, when the rocks are exposed. On any given day visitors may see sea urchins, sea stars, harbor seals, mollusks, and even the red octopus. There are volunteer naturalists trained to help explorers learn about its inhabitants and connect with nature. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve does not allow the collecting of organisms, shells, rocks, driftwood, or other natural beach features. Do not bring buckets to the reef. Dogs are not allowed. The reserve opens at 8am daily but closing time varies seasonally. Located nearby is the Half Moon Bay Airport, the historic Moss Beach Distillery, and the Seal Cove Inn, a destination lodging property.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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