This 24/7 high-definition camera at Lawson’s Landing provides a real-time, outdoor view of the channel where Tomales Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. It acts as an essential, live visual tool for anglers observing boat launching, clammers assessing tides, and mariners monitoring the dangerous Tomales Bay bar crossing.
Coastal Utility & Marine Navigation
The camera captures the dynamic, low-lying coastal spit and active marina, perfect for assessing conditions before launching boats for salmon or halibut fishing. It provides a direct, unfiltered view of the tractor-based boat launching, the expansive campground, and surrounding weather systems. Mariners and campers use this feed to evaluate wind speeds, marine layer fog, and surf conditions.
Key Visual Focus Areas
- Boat Launch Area: Real-time tracking of tractor launches, trailer staging, and activity.
- Tomales Bay Bar: Live, high-elevation views of tidal rips, wave heights, and bar conditions.
- Sand Spit Dunes: Monitoring tide shifts, wind, and the surrounding coastline.
- Ocean Horizon: Assessing Pacific swells and weather patterns.
Technical Details & Location
- Coordinates: 38°13’57.2″N 122°58’43.5″W (38.2325° N, -122.9787° W)
- Location: Lawson’s Landing Campground & Marina, Dillon Beach, CA 94929
- Access: Located at the southern tip of the sand spit.
Coastal Weather & Key Viewing Times
DILLON BEACH WEATHER
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- Fishing Peak: Monitor from 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM PT for early morning boat launches and fog conditions.
- Winter Storms: Ideal for watching heavy groundswells during late autumn/winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why use this feed? To immediately verify wind, tide, and bar safety at the Tomales Bay entrance.
- Can I see the campground? Yes, the feed provides a wide view of the coastal flatways and camping areas.
- How are boats launched? Lawson’s Landing uses a specialized tractor-launch system for accessing the channel.