Walking Half Moon Bay Beach today

Half Moon Bay, California

Updated 4:03 AM PDT

75/ 100
Good for a walk Low-tide window at 5:33 PM is what holds this back.

What decides a walking & shelling score

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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 a beach walk today?

Good for a walk — we score it 75 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is low-tide window at 5:33 PM.

What makes a good walking & shelling day?

We weight air comfort (30%), wind (22%), low-tide window (20%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.

Is low tide better for walking at Half Moon Bay Beach?

Yes — a low tide exposes more firm sand. Today's low is at 5:34 AM at 0.1 ft.

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