Jug Handle State Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Jug Handle State Beach
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 9s | NW | 3kt | ENE | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 9s | NW | 3kt | ENE | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 9s | NW | 3kt | ENE | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.5ft | 9s | NW | 3kt | E | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.5ft | 9s | NW | 3kt | ESE | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 9s | NW | 3kt | SSE | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 9s | NW | 3kt | SSE | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | SSE | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | SSE | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | S | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | SSW | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 9s | WNW | 2kt | SW | 3kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 10s | WNW | 2kt | SSW | 2kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.5ft | 11s | WNW | 2kt | SSW | 2kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 12s | WNW | 2kt | SSW | 2kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 12s | WNW | 2kt | WSW | 2kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 12s | WNW | 2kt | WNW | 2kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 12s | WNW | 2kt | NNW | 2kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 12s | WNW | 2kt | N | 2kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 12s | WNW | 1kt | NNE | 1kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 12s | WNW | 1kt | NE | 1kt | 13°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 12s | WNW | 1kt | NNE | 1kt | 13°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 12s | WNW | 1kt | N | 1kt | 13°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 12s | WNW | 1kt | NNW | 1kt | 13°C | 13°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Jug Handle State Beach in Mendocino County, California is a semi-exposed sand-bar beach break that picks up west to northwest swell, offering both lefts and rights over soft peaks. It performs best around mid tide with light offshore winds from the east or northeast and tends to be most consistent from fall through early spring when northwest swells are strongest. The bottom is primarily sand, with shallow sandbars that can cause waves to jack up quickly. The beach is typically uncrowded, and hazards include rip currents, cold water, and shifting sandbars.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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