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

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15°
 
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15°
 
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15°
 
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17°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Half Moon Bay State Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° 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 only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. 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 07:49 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 Half Moon Bay State Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 86%.

HALF MOON BAY STATE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 18th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 13° 14° 13° 10°
99% 48% 99% 100% 74% 40% 100% 59%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 14° 12° 10°
90% 100% 100% 100% 66% 60% 73% 92%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 10°
98% 99% 100% 88% 72% 68% 79% 94%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 13° 14° 13° 11°
100% 100% 100% 97% 76% 56% 0% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 14° 13° 12° 10°
7% 22% 23% 7% 1% 0% 4% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 12° 11°
18% 36% 76% 89% 71% 63% 89% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 11°
100% 100% 100% 99% 77% 50% 76% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 18th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
11.5s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.6s 10.3s 10.1s 9.8s
Sat 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
9.5s 9.4s 9.0s 8.6s 8.4s 8.5s 8.8s 8.8s
Sun 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
0.9m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
8.4s 11.1s 11.1s 11.1s 11.0s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s
Mon 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
10.7s 10.4s 10.2s 10.2s 10.2s 10.2s 10.3s 10.2s
Tue 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
10.2s 10.1s 10.0s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s 9.8s 9.6s
Wed 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
9.6s 9.7s 9.8s 9.8s 13.1s 14.6s 14.9s 15.5s
Thu 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
15.9s 16.0s 16.1s 16.1s 16.1s 16.4s 17.1s 17.4s
Fri 18th April
1:28 AM 9:16 AM 4:56 PM 7:57 PM
1.56 0.06 1.08 0.99
Sat 19th April
2:11 AM 10:20 AM 6:17 PM 9:06 PM
1.51 0.08 1.11 1.03
Sun 20th April
3:11 AM 11:25 AM 7:05 PM 11:09 PM
1.45 0.07 1.18 1.00
Mon 21st April
4:37 AM 12:22 PM 7:38 PM
1.41 0.06 1.27
Tue 22nd April
12:36 AM 6:03 AM 1:13 PM 8:06 PM
0.87 1.41 0.05 1.38
Wed 23rd April
1:42 AM 7:18 AM 2:00 PM 8:35 PM
0.66 1.43 0.07 1.52
Thu 24th April
2:38 AM 8:29 AM 2:44 PM 9:05 PM
0.39 1.47 0.13 1.68
Fri 18th April
14°
0.0mm
11kmh W
77%
Sat 19th April
14°
0.0mm
17kmh SW
85%
Sun 20th April
13°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
87%
Mon 21st April
15°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
66%
Tue 22nd April
14°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
8%
Wed 23rd April
12°
0.0mm
18kmh WSW
67%
Thu 24th April
12°
0.0mm
17kmh W
85%
Fri 25th April
14°
1.1mm
31kmh S
70%
Sat 26th April
13°
1.4mm
14kmh SW
47%
Sun 27th April
15°
0.0mm
13kmh NNW
4%
Mon 28th April
14°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
37%
Tue 29th April
15°
0.0mm
18kmh WNW
17%
Wed 30th April
15°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
20%
Thu 1st May
21°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
2%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

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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