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

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Beach Weather Today in Half Moon Bay State Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 36%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Half Moon Bay State Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:23 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 77% cloud cover 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 Half Moon Bay State Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

HALF MOON BAY STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 15° 17° 16° 15° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 75% 72% 77% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 15° 17° 16° 15° 13°
59% 79% 65% 69% 26% 19% 89% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 15° 16° 16° 15° 13°
90% 84% 77% 65% 12% 15% 47% 52%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 17° 16° 14°
85% 93% 92% 94% 62% 23% 29% 52%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 17° 17° 16° 14°
82% 83% 100% 87% 32% 82% 5% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 15° 17° 17° 15° 14°
36% 48% 80% 77% 59% 4% 18% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 15° 17° 17° 16° 14°
37% 52% 73% 77% 58% 3% 17% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
1.1m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
8.3s 8.3s 8.4s 8.4s 8.2s 8.0s 8.0s 8.1s
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
8.1s 8.2s 8.4s 8.3s 8.2s 8.1s 8.0s 8.1s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
7.9s 7.5s 7.7s 7.5s 7.4s 7.2s 8.1s 8.1s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
8.0s 7.8s 7.6s 7.5s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s 14.1s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
4.7s 11.8s 13.4s 13.4s 13.6s 13.9s 14.1s 9.4s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
7.9s 7.2s 6.9s 7.2s 7.3s 11.2s 9.2s 7.4s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
7.5s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 11.0s 16.0s 17.6s 10.7s
Fri 26th July
2:39 AM 8:56 AM 3:38 PM 10:06 PM
1.40 0.20 1.70 0.40
Sat 27th July
3:55 AM 9:44 AM 4:22 PM 11:20 PM
1.30 0.40 1.80 0.30
Sun 28th July
5:28 AM 10:38 AM 5:10 PM
1.10 0.60 1.80
Mon 29th July
12:33 AM 7:10 AM 11:41 AM 6:03 PM
0.10 1.10 0.80 1.90
Tue 30th July
1:40 AM 8:37 AM 12:50 PM 6:59 PM
0.00 1.20 0.90 1.90
Wed 31st July
2:39 AM 9:43 AM 1:58 PM 7:54 PM
-0.10 1.30 1.00 1.90
Thu 1st August
3:31 AM 10:33 AM 2:58 PM 8:47 PM
-0.20 1.30 1.00 1.90
Fri 26th July
17°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
36%
Sat 27th July
17°
0.0mm
14kmh W
61%
Sun 28th July
17°
0.1mm
13kmh WSW
55%
Mon 29th July
17°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
66%
Tue 30th July
18°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
61%
Wed 31st July
18°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
44%
Thu 1st August
18°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
45%
Fri 2nd August
17°
0.0mm
19kmh NW
43%
Sat 3rd August
17°
0.0mm
16kmh WNW
32%
Sun 4th August
18°
0.0mm
14kmh WNW
24%
Mon 5th August
18°
0.0mm
10kmh W
23%
Tue 6th August
18°
0.0mm
10kmh W
41%
Wed 7th August
18°
0.0mm
11kmh W
47%
Thu 8th August
18°
0.0mm
12kmh W
68%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 46%.

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)

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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