Glass Beach
Fort Bragg, California
SELECT DAY
12AM6AM12PM6PM11PM
Current Conditions
🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
19
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
3.4
ft
ft
Swell Height
3.4ft
Swell Period
11s
Wind Speed
19kt
Air Temp
14°C
Wind Gusts
24kt
Precipitation
0mm
Secondary Swell
1.8ft @ 16s
📡 Data Source
Choose your preferred weather data provider
📍 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