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Chimney Rock
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North Coast
Point Reyes
When to go69F day, 55F night
01 · The call
Good with cautionWhy now
Spring grass is green.
Watch out
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 28 at 12:53AM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Plan B
Keep the trip anchored around Point Reyes Station with a shorter loop through Point Reyes Station and Chimney Rock.
Why now
Spring grass is green.
Watch out
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 28 at 12:53AM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Plan B
Keep the trip anchored around Point Reyes Station with a shorter loop through Point Reyes Station and Chimney Rock.
02 · The story
west marin coast guide
Point Reyes is not one compact viewpoint.
west marin coast guide
Point Reyes is not one compact viewpoint.
Field notes
Heads up
Sneaker waves and rising tide. Sneaker waves can run farther up the beach than the last few waves suggested, especially when people are taking photos near the water.
Bluff edges move. Point Reyes cliffs and bluffs can crumble or slide, especially after rain.
Bay Area weekenders who want wild coast without a huge driveWildlife, bluff walks, oysters, and small-town pacingSplitting scenery, food, and beach time in one stopSpring wildflowers, winter wildlife viewing, and fall clarity
03 · Highlights
04 · The window
- Peak
- March-May, September-October
- Skip
- No bad season
05 · The conditions
Current weather
69F day, 55F night
0% chance of rain
14 mph wind
Nearest towns: Monterey · San Francisco
Updated Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
06 · On the ground
Road and weather data checked Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
Roads, fire, and closures
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Roads, fire, and closures
Official alerts
Last checked
Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
* WHAT...Long-period southerly swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. Breaking waves will reach up to 10 feet along some south and southwest facing beaches and break points. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
Jul 28, 2026 → Aug 2, 2026·ModerateNWS · Beach Hazards Statement
HILLCREST is an active wildfire roughly 20 miles from Point Reyes. Current incident context: Marin County.
Jul 28, 2026 → —·ModerateWFIGS · Wildfire incident
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