Poplar Beach, CA

Sunrise to Sunset
2116 miles
Poplar Beach, CA
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Temperature
53
°F
UV Index
0
Wind Speed
5
mph
Humidity
72
%
Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~4004
min

Beach Alerts

Wind Alert

Wind Alert: Gusty conditions at 3 AM (Apr 17) — secure umbrellas & shade (16mph)

Surf Caution

Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 10 PM-3 AM — not ideal for kids (6.5ft waves)

About This Beach

Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay offers a blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Known for its dog-friendly policy and scenic blufftop trail with ocean views, it features a long sandy beach suitable for walks, picnics, and relaxation. While amenities are limited to porta-potties, the beach's accessibility and welcoming atmosphere make it a popular destination, although strong currents make swimming hazardous.

🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances

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4.7

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Weather Forecast

Updated: 4/16/2026, 9:15:00 PM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
21:0054°06 mph0
22:0052°05 mph0
23:0052°04 mph0
00:0052°04 mph0
01:0052°06 mph0
02:0051°010 mph0
03:0054°016 mph0

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 4/16/2026, 9:15:00 PM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
21:0056°F6.6 ft8s↖ NW+2.8 ft
22:0056°F6.5 ft8s↖ NW+3.1 ft
23:0056°F6.4 ft8s↖ NW+2.8 ft
00:0056°F6.2 ft8s↖ NW+1.8 ft
01:0056°F6.1 ft8s↖ NW+0.5 ft
02:0056°F5.9 ft9s↖ NW-1.1 ft
03:0056°F5.8 ft9s↖ NW-2.4 ft

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