64°
Mostly Cloudy
2%
71
Mendocino County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Glass Beach (Fort Bragg)
W Elm St & Old Haul Rd, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Former town dump (1906–1967) where decades of wave action polished broken bottles into smooth sea glass blanketing the cove. Part of MacKerricher State Park.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
12.5ft waves · NWS alert active · 64°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North northwest wind around 2 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 64°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Safety
- 12.5ft waves — big surf — strong currents, expert swimmers only
- NWS alert active — high surf advisory issued november 7 at 2:44am pst until november 8 at 10:00pm pst by nws eureka ca
71 /100
great
55 Sunbathe
72 Walk
80 Photo
Best for photography today
High Surf High Surf Advisory
High Surf Advisory issued November 7 at 2:44AM PST until November 8 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Large breaking waves 22 to 24 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Southwestern Humboldt and Coastal Mendocino Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. . * IMPACTS...Dangerous surf conditions and localized beach erosion. Beachcombing is highly discouraged!. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The large surf on Sunday will coincide with high astronomical tides and high tidal anomalies. This will allow significant runup onto area beaches and may impact normally dry land or even roads or parking lots.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
2 mph
NNW
Rain
2%
Today
Air Quality
6 Good
PM10 (coarse particles) · Fort Bragg
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
64°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
10:24 PM
4.7 ft · in 3.9h
Wave Height
12.5 ft
14s · WNW swell
Barometer
30.08 inHg
1019 hPa · buoy 46013
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ455)
The EKA office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- CAZ101 Coastal Del Norte n/a
- CAZ103 Northern Humboldt Coast n/a
- CAZ109 Mendocino Coast n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:07 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
64°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
9%
72
65°
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
5%
75
65°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
1%
75
65°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
3%
75
65°
Chance Light Rain
34%
57
63°
Light Rain Likely
60%
41
What to Bring Today
Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free lot at West Elm St & Old Haul Rd.
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome on trails and adjacent beaches; steep cove access not recommended for dogs.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
W Elm St & Old Haul Rd, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Glass Beach (Fort Bragg) today?
Glass Beach (Fort Bragg) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Glass Beach (Fort Bragg) dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs welcome on trails and adjacent beaches; steep cove access not recommended for dogs.
Is there an entry fee at Glass Beach (Fort Bragg)?
Entry to Glass Beach (Fort Bragg) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Glass Beach (Fort Bragg)?
No lifeguards are stationed at Glass Beach (Fort Bragg). Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Glass Beach (Fort Bragg)?
Amenities at Glass Beach (Fort Bragg) include restrooms.
When is the water warmest at Glass Beach (Fort Bragg)?
The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.
Where is Glass Beach (Fort Bragg) located?
Glass Beach (Fort Bragg) is in Mendocino County, CA, at W Elm St & Old Haul Rd, Fort Bragg, CA 95437.
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