intermediate
Capitola, California, United States

Capitola Beach at Flume Outlet

Capitola Beach at Flume Outlet offers California coastal swimming near freshwater discharge with cold ocean water and varying wave conditions for intermediate swimmers. The unique flume outlet location creates interesting water dynamics but requires caution. Check water quality and conditions before swimming, particularly after heavy rainfall upstream.

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Capitola Beach at Flume Outlet

36.9716, -121.9522

Details

Location
Capitola, California, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
36.9716, -121.9522

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