61°
Partly Sunny
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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.
61°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 61°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
73 /100
great
58 Sunbathe
74 Walk
80 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
61°F
Partly Sunny
Wind
2 to 8 mph
NW
Rain
3%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
8:33 PM
5.9 ft · in 5.7h
Barometer
29.92 inHg
Steady
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
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
11:46 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:23 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 10:04 AM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 2:09 PM | Low | 2.7 ft |
| 8:33 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
60°
Mostly Cloudy
13%
62
59°
Mostly Sunny
1%
57
60°
Sunny
0%
57
60°
Sunny
0%
67
60°
Sunny
0%
67
60°
Sunny
0%
67
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — 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