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

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11°
 
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12°
 
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13°
 
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14°
 
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14°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Fort Bragg Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 87%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 28kmh from the South East. The moderate 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 04:56 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 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 4.2mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 93%.

FORT BRAGG BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 12° 13° 14° 15° 14°
100% 100% 55% 90% 52% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 11° 11° 11° 10° 10°
100% 98% 89% 61% 38% 47% 45% 34%
5.8mm 2.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
19% 25% 46% 71% 99% 96% 71% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 12° 13° 12° 11°
100% 100% 94% 92% 65% 54% 81% 100%
0.2mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.2mm 1.2mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 13° 13° 13° 13°
100% 100% 98% 94% 49% 71% 100% 100%
0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
12°
12°
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 14°
98% 97% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 91%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.9mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 29th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 12° 11° 11°
80% 79% 80% 87% 100% 100% 99% 91%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.8mm 1.8mm 1.2mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
28
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.9m
14.7s 14.9s 15.8s 16.4s 16.8s 19.4s 18.6s 18.0s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
8
kmh
19
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
1.5m
0.2m
0.4m
0.8m
1.2m
0.6m
0.9m
0.7m
17.6s 17.5s 17.4s 16.8s 16.4s 16.2s 15.5s 15.3s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.4m
14.7s 14.1s 13.8s 13.6s 13.4s 13.4s 13.5s 13.7s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
20
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
13.7s 14.1s 14.3s 14.5s 15.0s 15.1s 15.0s 14.7s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
14.6s 14.8s 15.0s 14.9s 14.9s 14.9s 15.8s 16.6s
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
17.3s 17.7s 17.6s 17.5s 17.4s 17.3s 17.2s 16.6s
Sun 29th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
26
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
15.8s 14.9s 14.1s 13.5s 13.0s 12.7s 12.4s 11.9s
Mon 23rd December
5:31 AM 12:11 PM 5:38 PM 11:17 PM
1.60 0.60 1.10 0.60
Tue 24th December
6:05 AM 1:05 PM 7:14 PM
1.70 0.40 1.10
Wed 25th December
12:07 AM 6:38 AM 1:52 PM 8:35 PM
0.70 1.70 0.20 1.10
Thu 26th December
12:57 AM 7:13 AM 2:33 PM 9:37 PM
0.80 1.80 0.10 1.20
Fri 27th December
1:46 AM 7:49 AM 3:11 PM 10:26 PM
0.90 1.80 0.00 1.30
Sat 28th December
2:31 AM 8:27 AM 3:47 PM 11:08 PM
1.00 1.90 -0.20 1.40
Sun 29th December
3:13 AM 9:06 AM 4:23 PM 11:46 PM
1.00 1.90 -0.20 1.40
Mon 23rd December
15°
0.0mm
13kmh SE
87%
Tue 24th December
12°
7.9mm
39kmh NNW
64%
Wed 25th December
10°
0.7mm
3kmh SSE
62%
Thu 26th December
13°
4.5mm
8kmh SE
85%
Fri 27th December
13°
0.6mm
9kmh SSE
89%
Sat 28th December
14°
2.3mm
15kmh SSE
98%
Sun 29th December
13°
4.2mm
35kmh SSE
89%
Mon 30th December
11°
0.1mm
22kmh NNW
20%
Tue 31st December
12°
0.0mm
20kmh NNW
19%
Wed 1st January
12°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
6%
Thu 2nd January
12°
0.0mm
8kmh SSE
27%
Fri 3rd January
11°
0.0mm
7kmh ESE
14%
Sat 4th January
10°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
37%
Sun 5th January
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
30%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° 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 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 52%.

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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