Beach Weather in Half Moon Bay State Beach, Half Moon Bay, United States

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
15°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 15° 17° 17° 14° 13°
100% 100% 25% 48% 41% 43% 69% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 15° 17° 18° 16° 13°
40% 66% 46% 32% 0% 0% 0% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 15° 17° 17° 16° 14°
18% 26% 15% 3% 0% 0% 0% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 16° 18° 18° 17° 14°
88% 6% 16% 37% 20% 9% 4% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 16° 18° 18° 18° 16°
0% 0% 29% 42% 41% 35% 7% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 16° 14°
66% 100% 88% 67% 47% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 15° 18° 17° 15° 13°
2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
11.6s 10.0s 10.4s 10.8s 10.9s 11.0s 11.2s 11.1s
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
7
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
1.1m
11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.7s 10.7s 10.7s 10.7s
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
10.5s 10.1s 10.0s 9.9s 9.9s 9.9s 9.8s 9.7s
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
14.7s 9.7s 9.9s 10.0s 9.9s 9.8s 9.7s 9.5s
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
0.6m
9.2s 9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.8s 9.0s 9.2s 9.2s
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
8.8s 9.7s 9.3s 9.3s 9.4s 9.8s 9.9s 10.4s
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
31
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
16
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
19.4s 10.9s 7.5s 7.9s 8.0s 8.1s 8.1s 11.1s
Thu 21st September
4:25 AM 8:37 AM 2:59 PM 10:25 PM
1.10 1.00 1.60 0.10
Fri 22nd September
6:07 AM 9:51 AM 4:02 PM 11:38 PM
1.10 1.10 1.60 0.10
Sat 23rd September
7:28 AM 11:30 AM 5:15 PM
1.20 1.10 1.60
Sun 24th September
12:48 AM 8:18 AM 12:52 PM 6:30 PM
0.00 1.30 1.00 1.70
Mon 25th September
1:48 AM 8:58 AM 1:56 PM 7:39 PM
-0.10 1.40 0.90 1.80
Tue 26th September
2:40 AM 9:33 AM 2:51 PM 8:41 PM
-0.10 1.50 0.70 1.80
Wed 27th September
3:26 AM 10:06 AM 3:41 PM 9:40 PM
-0.10 1.60 0.50 1.80
Thu 21st September
18°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
62%
Fri 22nd September
18°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
25%
Sat 23rd September
17°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
8%
Sun 24th September
18°
0.0mm
8kmh W
22%
Mon 25th September
18°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
22%
Tue 26th September
17°
0.3mm
17kmh NW
46%
Wed 27th September
18°
0.0mm
18kmh NNW
0%
Thu 28th September
18°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
12%
Fri 29th September
17°
0.0mm
29kmh NW
23%
Sat 30th September
18°
0.0mm
15kmh NW
4%
Sun 1st October
23°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
0%
Mon 2nd October
25°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
0%
Tue 3rd October
25°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
0%
Wed 4th October
21°
0.0mm
6kmh SW
4%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 16%.

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

Half Moon Bay State Beach Holiday

Half Moon Bay State Beach is located in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California, United States. The beach is a popular destination for a relaxing holiday and offers visitors the chance to enjoy various activities and amenities.

Beach Type

Half Moon Bay State Beach is characterized by coarse sand with some pebbles and rocks scattered along the shoreline. The beach does not have powdery white sand or vibrant reefs; however, it still offers beautiful views of the ocean and nearby cliffs.

Recommended Beach Activities

While snorkeling and diving may not be as popular at Half Moon Bay State Beach due to the lack of reefs or rocky formations, there are still plenty of other activities to enjoy:

  1. Surfing: The beach is known for its surfing opportunities, with waves suitable for both beginners and experienced surfers.

  2. Hiking: There are several trails near the beach that visitors can explore, offering stunning views of the coastline and surrounding nature.

  3. Fishing: Anglers can cast their lines from the shore or take a fishing trip into deeper waters on a chartered boat.

  4. Horseback Riding: Guided horseback tours are available along the beach, providing a unique way to experience the beauty of Half Moon Bay.

  5. Picnicking: With many picnic areas available, visitors can enjoy a meal while taking in the beautiful surroundings.

  6. Beachcombing: Strolling along the shoreline can lead to interesting discoveries such as shells, driftwood, and other ocean treasures.

Accommodation Options

There are several hotels and resorts close to Half Moon Bay State Beach that cater to different budgets and preferences:

  • The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay: This luxury resort offers stunning ocean views, exceptional service, and various amenities like a spa and golf course.
  • Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay: A comfortable, mid-range option located right on the beach with easy access to nearby attractions.
  • Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach: This cozy bed and breakfast offers personalized service and a charming atmosphere.

For a more budget-friendly option, visitors can also consider staying in nearby towns such as Pacifica or San Mateo, which are a short drive away from the beach.

Beach Amenities

Half Moon Bay State Beach provides several amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Public restrooms
  • Outdoor showers
  • Picnic areas with tables and barbecue grills
  • Lifeguard services during peak seasons
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Parking facilities (daily use fee required)

In conclusion, Half Moon Bay State Beach is an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing holiday by the coast. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as surfing, hiking, and fishing while taking in the stunning views of the ocean and surrounding nature. With several accommodation options nearby, you can plan a memorable beach getaway at Half Moon Bay State Beach.

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