Beach Weather in Fort Bragg Beach, Fort Bragg, United States

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Beach Weather Today in Fort Bragg Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 18.3mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 96%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and light at 12kmh from the South-Southwest. The light winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Fort Bragg Beach faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:53 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Fort Bragg Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.8mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 95%.

FORT BRAGG BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 13° 13°
100% 100% 77% 96% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 4.5mm 1.8mm 1.4mm 4.8mm 5.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 73% 44% 51%
3.6mm 3.3mm 1.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 13° 12°
77% 95% 99% 100% 100% 99% 59% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13°
40% 62% 100% 92% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.7mm 3.3mm 1.3mm 1.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 12° 13° 12° 11° 11°
100% 100% 97% 90% 89% 92% 100% 100%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.3mm
10°
10°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 12° 13° 14° 13° 12° 11°
100% 100% 100% 100% 93% 85% 97% 91%
0.7mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 10°
86% 83% 91% 78% 27% 36% 87% 97%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
0.6m
13.1s 13.0s 12.7s 12.3s 12.1s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.1m
0.1m
12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.2s 11.2s 10.4s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
11.6s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.6s 10.5s 10.5s 10.6s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
10.8s 10.9s 11.0s 11.0s 10.9s 10.7s 10.7s 10.4s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.7m
0.8m
10.2s 10.1s 12.4s 12.1s 11.8s 11.6s 11.3s 11.0s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
8
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
8.2s 7.8s 8.6s 8.8s 8.8s 9.2s 9.9s 10.4s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
1.3m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
10.4s 10.1s 9.8s 9.7s 9.5s 9.5s 9.3s 9.2s
Tue 16th December
1:36 AM 8:02 AM 3:26 PM 10:21 PM
0.93 1.96 0.02 1.32
Wed 17th December
2:18 AM 8:36 AM 4:02 PM 11:05 PM
1.00 1.98 -0.06 1.35
Thu 18th December
2:58 AM 9:10 AM 4:37 PM 11:43 PM
1.04 2.00 -0.12 1.38
Fri 19th December
3:37 AM 9:45 AM 5:12 PM
1.06 2.02 -0.15
Sat 20th December
12:19 AM 4:15 AM 10:21 AM 5:46 PM
1.40 1.06 2.02 -0.16
Sun 21st December
12:54 AM 4:54 AM 10:57 AM 6:21 PM
1.42 1.06 2.00 -0.16
Mon 22nd December
1:29 AM 5:35 AM 11:35 AM 6:57 PM
1.44 1.06 1.96 -0.13
Tue 16th December
15°
18.3mm
7kmh SSW
96%
Wed 17th December
13°
8.5mm
9kmh NW
83%
Thu 18th December
13°
0.0mm
6kmh S
81%
Fri 19th December
14°
6.4mm
15kmh SSE
86%
Sat 20th December
13°
1.4mm
5kmh WNW
96%
Sun 21st December
14°
2.8mm
26kmh SSW
95%
Mon 22nd December
11°
0.3mm
9kmh ESE
73%
Tue 23rd December
13°
12.8mm
32kmh SE
98%
Wed 24th December
10°
0.5mm
4kmh SE
78%
Thu 25th December
13°
14.5mm
49kmh SW
91%
Fri 26th December
10°
1.7mm
6kmh SE
42%
Sat 27th December
12°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
39%
Sun 28th December
13°
0.0mm
8kmh SSE
42%
Mon 29th December
13°
2.5mm
15kmh SSE
94%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 11 days of moderate rain with an average of 6.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 78%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Fort Bragg Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Holiday at Fort Bragg Beach, Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California

Fort Bragg Beach is a beautiful destination for a holiday in the scenic region of Mendocino County, California. This coastal gem offers a unique and refreshing beach experience with its picturesque landscapes and diverse outdoor activities.

Beach Type: Glass Beach

Fort Bragg Beach is not your typical sandy beach. It is best known for its famous Glass Beach, which features an abundance of smooth, colorful sea glass pebbles instead of sand. These pebbles are the result of years of discarded glass being polished by the ocean's waves. The beach also has areas with coarse sand, rocks, and tide pools teeming with marine life.

Recommended Beach Activities

  1. Beachcombing: Searching for unique sea glass pieces can be an exciting and relaxing activity at Glass Beach. Be aware that taking sea glass is prohibited to preserve the beauty of the beach for future generations.
  2. Tide Pool Exploration: The rocky areas along the shoreline create perfect conditions for tide pools filled with fascinating marine life like starfish, crabs, and sea anemones.
  3. Snorkeling: While not as abundant as in other locations, snorkeling around the rocky areas can provide glimpses of some interesting fish species that prefer these habitats.
  4. Photography: The stunning landscape makes Fort Bragg Beach an ideal spot for capturing beautiful photos.
  5. Hiking: Nearby coastal trails offer breathtaking views and opportunities to spot local wildlife.

Accommodations: Hotels & Resorts

There are several hotels and motels in Fort Bragg catering to various budgets and preferences. Some popular options include:

  1. Noyo Harbor Inn
  2. Holiday Inn Express Fort Bragg
  3. Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf
  4. Seabird Lodge

Staying near downtown Fort Bragg or along Highway 1 provides easy access to the beach, as well as the many shops, restaurants, and attractions in the area.

Beach Amenities

  • Public restrooms are available near Glass Beach.
  • Picnic areas and benches can be found along the coastal trails.
  • The beach is accessible via a short hike down a well-maintained trail.
  • Free parking is available at the Glass Beach parking lot.

Overall, a holiday at Fort Bragg Beach promises a unique experience filled with natural beauty and outdoor activities. Whether you're interested in beachcombing for sea glass, exploring tide pools, or simply enjoying the stunning coastline, this California gem has something for everyone.

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