Glass Beach Surf Report & Forecast

Fort Bragg, California

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Current Surf Conditions at Glass Beach

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality: EXCELLENT
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline

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🌬️ WIND

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5
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🌊 SWELL

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E
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10
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
10ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
13s
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WIND GUSTS
5kt
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AIR TEMP
15°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
6.1ft @
17s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Epic 10.0ft swell with quality 13s ground swell and gentle offshore winds keeping it clean Note: winds from E would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Nov 8
EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 7.9-14.8ft 💨 2-9kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
7.9ft13sWNW2ktESE2kt16°C16°C0mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
7.9ft13sWNW2ktESE1kt16°C16°C0mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
8.4ft13sWNW2ktESE1kt16°C16°C0mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
8.8ft13sWNW2ktE1kt16°C16°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
9.2ft13sWNW2ktE1kt15°C16°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
9.4ft13sWNW2ktENE2kt16°C16°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
9.5ft13sWNW3ktNNE3kt16°C16°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
9.7ft13sWNW3ktN4kt16°C17°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
9.8ft13sWNW4ktN4kt16°C17°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
9.9ft13sWNW4ktN4kt16°C17°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
10ft13sWNW5ktN5kt15°C17°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
11.4ft14sWNW6ktNNW5kt16°C17°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
12.8ft15sWNW6ktNW6kt16°C17°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
14.2ft16sWNW7ktWNW7kt16°C17°C0mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
14.4ft16sWNW7ktWNW8kt16°C17°C0mm
3:00 PM
GOOD
14.6ft16sWNW8ktWNW8kt15°C17°C0mm
4:00 PM
GOOD
14.8ft15sWNW8ktNW9kt15°C17°C0mm
5:00 PM
GOOD
14.8ft15sWNW9ktNW9kt15°C17°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
14.8ft15sWNW9ktNW9kt15°C17°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
14.8ft15sWNW9ktNW9kt15°C17°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
14.7ft15sWNW8ktNW8kt15°C17°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
14.7ft15sWNW7ktNW7kt15°C17°C0mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
14.6ft15sWNW6ktNNW5kt15°C17°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
14.4ft15sWNW5ktNNW5kt15°C17°C0mm

Monday

Nov 9
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 7.1-14.2ft 💨 3-5kt 🌡️ 14-16°C

Tuesday

Nov 10
EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 6.7-9.3ft 💨 4-10kt 🌡️ 15-16°C

Wednesday

Nov 11
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 8.0-9.4ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Thursday

Nov 12
EXCELLENT15 excellent hours
🌊 8.8-10.0ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 16-17°C

Friday

Nov 13
GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 7.5-9.7ft 💨 6-12kt 🌡️ 15-16°C

Saturday

Nov 14
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 7.2-16.3ft 💨 13-31kt 🌡️ 14-16°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:10.9ft @ 14s
Wind Conditions:2-9kt ESE
Water Temperature:16-17°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

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 Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Fort Bragg | County: Mendocino County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 95437 | Road: Ka Kahleh Trail | Full Address: Ka Kahleh Trail, Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California, 95437, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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