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Jug Handle State Beach Surf Report & Forecast

Caspar, California

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Current Surf Conditions at Jug Handle State Beach

🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality: FAIR
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM
MON

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🌬️ WIND

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E
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25
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
11.6
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
11.6ft
🌊
SWELL
PERIOD
14s
💨
WIND GUSTS
33kt
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AIR TEMP
14°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.7ft @
17s
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PRECIPITATION
0.8mm
SURF QUALITY
FAIR

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Monday

Oct 27
FAIR2 excellent hours
🌊 0.6-15.6ft 💨 6-28kt 🌡️ 13-15°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AMEXCELLENT15.6ft14sWNW6ktSE6kt14°C14°C0.1mm
1:00 AMEXCELLENT15.6ft14sWNW7ktSE8kt14°C14°C0.1mm
2:00 AMGOOD15.6ft14sWNW9ktSSE10kt14°C14°C0.1mm
3:00 AMGOOD15.2ft14sWNW10ktSSE12kt14°C14°C0.1mm
4:00 AMGOOD14.8ft14sWNW12ktSSE14kt14°C14°C0.2mm
5:00 AMFAIR14.3ft14sWNW13ktSSE15kt14°C14°C0.2mm
6:00 AMFAIR13.8ft14sWNW15ktSSE18kt14°C14°C0.4mm
7:00 AMFAIR13.3ft14sWNW16ktSE21kt13°C14°C0.6mm
8:00 AMFAIR12.8ft14sWNW18ktSE24kt13°C14°C0.8mm
9:00 AMFAIR12.2ft14sWNW21ktSSE29kt14°C14°C0.8mm
10:00 AMFAIR11.6ft14sWNW25ktSSE33kt14°C14°C0.8mm
11:00 AMFAIR11ft13sWNW28ktSSE38kt14°C14°C0.8mm
12:00 PMFAIR11.3ft13sWNW23ktSSW32kt15°C14°C0.6mm
1:00 PMFAIR11.7ft13sWNW19ktWSW26kt15°C14°C0.4mm
2:00 PMFAIR12.1ft13sW14ktW19kt15°C14°C0.2mm
3:00 PMFAIR8.2ft14sWSW18ktWNW22kt15°C14°C0.2mm
4:00 PMPOOR4.4ft15sSW21ktNW26kt14°C14°C0.2mm
5:00 PMPOOR0.6ft17sSSW25ktNNW29kt14°C14°C0.1mm
6:00 PMPOOR0.6ft17sSW24ktNNW27kt14°C14°C0.1mm
7:00 PMPOOR0.7ft17sSW23ktNNW26kt14°C14°C0mm
8:00 PMPOOR0.7ft17sSW23ktNNW24kt14°C14°C0mm
9:00 PMPOOR0.7ft17sSW22ktNNW25kt13°C14°C0mm
10:00 PMPOOR0.7ft17sSW22ktNNW25kt13°C14°C0mm
11:00 PMPOOR0.7ft17sSW22ktNNW25kt13°C14°C0mm

Tuesday

Oct 28
FAIR7 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-8.9ft 💨 6-21kt 🌡️ 11-14°C

Wednesday

Oct 29
EXCELLENT15 excellent hours
🌊 4.3-7.8ft 💨 6-14kt 🌡️ 14-15°C

Thursday

Oct 30
FAIR5 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-9.9ft 💨 5-21kt 🌡️ 14-15°C

Friday

Oct 31
EXCELLENT15 excellent hours
🌊 7.1-8.8ft 💨 5-14kt 🌡️ 14-15°C

Saturday

Nov 1
FAIR6 excellent hours
🌊 4.9-7.2ft 💨 8-18kt 🌡️ 14-15°C

Sunday

Nov 2
EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 7.0-8.8ft 💨 6-13kt 🌡️ 14-15°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:8.3ft @ 13s
Wind Conditions:6-28kt SE
Water Temperature:14°C

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.

Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Caspar | County: Mendocino County | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 95420 | Road: Ecological Staircase Trail | Full Address: Ecological Staircase Trail, Caspar, Mendocino County, California, 95420, United States

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