Samoa Beach
About
Samoa Beach is a public ocean beach in California, about half a mile from the town of Samoa. Swimming is not allowed here, and there is no fee to visit. Late summer is the most settled time to come. At a nearby weather station on Woodley Island in Eureka, typical August highs reach about 64°F with lows near 53°F, and July and August average only about three wet days each. Expect cool, damp conditions through winter, when December typically brings around 17 wet days and highs near 55°F. The Waterline Trail starts just a tenth of a mile away, and the Eureka Waterfront Trail and the WoLal Trail (Forest) are each about 1.5 miles off. For time on the water, the Elk River offers canoeing about 7 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Samoa Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–64°F and lows of 47–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Eureka Wfo Woodley Island, CA weather station, 1.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan55° high41° low
- Feb55° high41° low
- Mar56° high42° low
- Apr57° high44° low
- May60° high48° low
- Jun62° high50° low
- Jul63° high52° low
- Aug64° high53° low
- Sep64° high50° low
- Oct62° high47° low
- Nov58° high43° low
- Dec55° high40° low
Nearby
- Waterline TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Eureka Waterfront TrailHiking1.5 mi
- WoLal Trail (Forest)Hiking1.5 mi
- Wallflower Dune TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Sunset Dune TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Beach Pea TrailHiking2 mi
- Blackberry Hollow TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Elk RiverCanoeing7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
