Jug Handle State Reserve 5-Day Forecast Summary
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jug Handle State Reserve, Northern California. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 8–10ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 7-8ft waves on NW swell at 9s and light NNE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 22mph from the N and dropping conditions to very poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 7–8ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 7-8ft waves with moderate N wind around 12mph and poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Thu, Jul 2: 5–6ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on NW swell at 9s with light NNW winds. The NNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor - fair by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on NW swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jul 4: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 7s with gentle NNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.