Glass Beach

Fort Bragg, California

SELECT DAY

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9:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality:
POOR

Current Conditions

POOR
Poor conditions right now. Sweet 2.2ft waves with quality 12s ground swell but strong 16kt winds making it choppy Note: winds from E would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
16
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
2.2
ft
🌊
Swell Height
2.2ft
🌊
Swell Period
12s
💨
Wind Speed
16kt
🌡️
Air Temp
12°C
💨
Wind Gusts
21kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0.3mm
🌊
Secondary Swell
1.8ft @ 10s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, California is a semi-exposed beach break that picks up west to northwest swells, offering soft, rideable waves during small to moderate conditions—especially from May through October—with light offshore winds. The bottom is primarily sand mixed with sea‑glass pebbles and small rocks. Best around mid to high tide. Rarely crowded due to its protected status and uneven terrain. Hazards include rip currents, cold water, submerged glass, rocks, and slippery tide pools. Ideal conditions occur on calm mornings following smaller swells.

Best Swell: SW
Bottom: Sand

Ideal Conditions

Swell: WNW
Wind: E

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