60°
Sunny
0%
67
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.
60°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 60. North northwest wind around 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind 12 to 17 mph.
Weather
- 60°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
72 /100
great
55 Sunbathe
74 Walk
80 Photo
Best for photography today
Water level 0.5 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
60°F
Sunny
Wind
12 mph
NNW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
59°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Barometer
30.06 inHg
1018 hPa
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
8:49 AM
Sunset
11:37 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:29 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 8:06 AM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 3:20 PM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 7:20 PM | Low | 3.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
59°
Sunny
0%
67
59°
Sunny
0%
57
57°
Sunny
0%
57
57°
Sunny
3%
67
57°
Slight Chance Light Rain
23%
56
57°
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
15%
67
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Glass Beach (Fort Bragg).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Glass Beach (Fort Bragg) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS