Half Moon Bay Beach or Stinson Beach today?
Half Moon Bay, California · Stinson Beach, California — 52 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
60Half Moon Bay Beach
vs
60Stinson Beach
Too close to call today. Half Moon Bay Beach scores 60 and Stinson Beach scores 60, 52 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Half Moon Bay Beach for surfing — surfing 89 vs 84.
- Go to Stinson Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 40 vs 35.
| Activity | Half Moon Bay Beach | Stinson Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 35 | 40 | Stinson Beach |
| Families with kids | 39 | 46 | Stinson Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 59 | 59 | tie |
| Surfing | 89 | 84 | Half Moon Bay Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Half Moon Bay Beach | Stinson Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 61°F | 61°F |
| Wave height | 5.7 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 52°F | 52°F |
| Wind | 3 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 1:21 AM | High 2:16 AM |
| Water quality | Not monitored | Graded A+ |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Half Moon Bay Beach or Stinson Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (60 and 60), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Half Moon Bay Beach and Stinson Beach?
About 52 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Half Moon Bay Beach or Stinson Beach?
Stinson Beach today — 46 against 39 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.