Fort Bragg & MacKerricher, CA

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MacKerricher Beach - Part of the MacKerricher State Park, North of Fort Bragg.
MacKerricher Beach - Part of the MacKerricher State Park, North of Fort Bragg - J.smith, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
°F
High: 59° | Low: 49°
Current Temperature
Station: CQ226
Observed at: 3:00 pm CDT on 9/21/26
Wind: 2 mph | Humidity: %

Tonight:Patchy fog between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northwest wind 1 to 7 mph.
Sunday:Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night:Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 3 to 10 mph.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 59°F. Low rain risk (4%). Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 60°F. Light wind (8 mph).

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  94 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 59°F. Low rain risk (4%). Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for biking. High near 60°F. Light wind (8 mph).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 59°F. Low rain risk (4%). Light wind (9 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (59°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 80/100
Good for paddling. High near 60°F. Light wind (8 mph).

About Fort Bragg & MacKerricher

Fort Bragg & MacKerricher is an outdoor-planning page for Fort Bragg, Noyo Harbor, and northern Mendocino coast. It has a distinct purpose centered on harbor conditions, coastal trails, beaches, and paddling, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.

Make the Most of a Fort Bragg & MacKerricher Day

Start by comparing conditions across Fort Bragg, MacKerricher, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among hiking, biking, paddling based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.

Weather Tips for Fort Bragg & MacKerricher

  • Conditions around Fort Bragg, Noyo Harbor, and northern Mendocino coast can differ sharply from nearby towns; harbor conditions, coastal trails, beaches, and paddling are the main planning variables.
  • Check wind, waves, current, tides where relevant, water temperature, and lightning before launching; keep a land-based alternative ready.
  • Cold ocean water, marine fog, swell, beach wind, and winter storms can matter even when the inland forecast looks mild.
  • Check current road, trail, ramp, campground, and park alerts before relying on a remote access point.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page covers Fort Bragg, Noyo Harbor, and northern Mendocino coast. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Glass Beach
  • Noyo Harbor
  • Pudding Creek
  • Ten Mile Beach
  • Inglenook

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Fort Bragg & MacKerricher rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.

7-Day Forecast for Fort Bragg & MacKerricher

🌤
°F
High: 59° | Low: 49°
Current Temperature
Station: CQ226
Observed at: 3:00 pm CDT on 9/21/26
Wind: 2 mph | Humidity: %
Sun ⛅
60° 48°
4%
Mon ⛅
62° 51°
0%
Tue ☀
64° 52°
0%
Wed ☀
63° 52°
0%
Thu 🌫
63° 52°
0%
Fri ⛅
63° 52°
0%
Sat ⛅
63° --°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

60° Sun 62° Mon 64° Tue 63° Wed 63° Thu 63° Fri 63° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

48° Sun 51° Mon 52° Tue 52° Wed 52° Thu 52° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 27, 2026 1:53 am CDT

Fort Bragg & MacKerricher Weather by Season

Winter

At Fort Bragg & MacKerricher, pacific storms bring the wettest, windiest conditions, with slick bluff trails, high surf, and occasional coastal-road trouble. Breaks between systems can still support short hikes, but cold ocean water and fast-changing marine weather favor conservative shoreline and paddling plans.

Spring

Around Fort Bragg, Noyo Harbor, and northern Mendocino coast, rain becomes less persistent, yet muddy trails, cool water, fog, and breezy headlands remain common planning factors. Longer daylight creates good hiking and camping windows when roads and trail surfaces have had time to drain.

Summer

For harbor conditions, coastal trails, beaches, and paddling, marine layer and fog often keep mornings cool while inland pockets can be much warmer. Afternoon beach wind, cold water, limited visibility, and crowded parking can matter more than the forecast temperature.

Fall

Near Fort Bragg and the surrounding area, early fall can offer clearer, calmer outdoor windows before the main rainy season returns. Later fall brings shorter days, stronger systems, wetter trails, and a greater need to check coastal roads and campground conditions.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Warmest months: Late summer into early fall, especially away from persistent fog.
  • Coolest months: Winter mornings and foggy summer days.
  • Wettest season: Late fall through winter.
  • Driest season: Mid-to-late summer.
  • Best outdoor window: Late summer and early fall for hiking, paddling, and camping when wind and fog cooperate.