Half Moon Bay Beach with kids today
Half Moon Bay, California
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
What decides a families with kids score
Before you swim
Surf is running 5.1 ft today, which makes shorebreak and currents stronger than usual.
At 59°F the water is cold enough that unprotected swimmers risk cold-water shock.
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
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About Half Moon Bay Beach
Half Moon Bay Beach sits on the California coast, where the water runs from about 54°F in March to 61°F in September.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in September, the warmest month, it sits around 61°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 59°F. That is right on the August average of 59°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay about 6.4 km away inside a harbour.
Frequently asked questions
Is Half Moon Bay Beach good for families today?
Tricky with small children — we score it 47 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is surf calmness at 5.1 ft.
What makes a good families with kids day?
We weight surf calmness (35%), water temperature (25%), uv exposure (22%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.