Goat Rock State Beach Weather

BeachSan Francisco Bay Area

Dramatic beach at mouth of Russian River

56°
😕
Comfort Score
59(C-)
Fair
Weather updated August 16, 2026 at 9:16 PM PDT

Goat Rock State Beach weather at a glance

Goat Rock State Beach is a beach at 10 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Dramatic beach at mouth of Russian River. Notable features include scenic, seals, and photography.

Current conditions are 56°F, feeling like 56°F, with 100% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and humid and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 63°F and an average low of 48°F, with about 10.4 hours of sunshine per day and 1.1 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 48.4 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
56°F
Feels like 56°F
Humidity
100%
Wind
7 mph
NW • Gusts 9 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature45
Wind90
Night Sky5
Humidity30
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now56°59 (C-)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
10pm56°59 (C-)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
11pm55°57 (C-)5 mph0%☁️ Cloudy

Tomorrow

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
12am55°59 (C-)4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1am54°57 (C-)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2am54°57 (C-)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3am54°57 (C-)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
4am54°57 (C-)1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am53°56 (C-)1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am53°55 (C-)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
7am53°55 (C-)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
8am54°56 (C-)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Goat Rock State Beach hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Goat Rock State Beach. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Goat Rock State Beach. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Goat Rock State Beach

Each preview is centered on Goat Rock State Beach, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Goat Rock State Beach. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today🏆 Best67° / 55°91 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon62° / 53°81 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Tue78° / 52°86 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed84° / 55°78 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu87° / 61°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri86° / 62°77 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Sat84° / 58°79 (B)0%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Today (Comfort score: 91)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
67°Fforecast
1° below normal
Normal: 68°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
17.8"
45% below average
30-yr avg: 32.3"
Sunny Days
25last 28 days
3 fewer than baseline
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
6last 28 days
vs 3 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
9.4 mphlast 28 days
1.6 mph windier than baseline
Typical: 7.8 mph
Comfort Score
8128-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 83
What the Goat Rock State Beach climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Goat Rock State Beach with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available; fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.

Positive and negative differences describe how Goat Rock State Beach departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA URMA for recent temperature history, NOAA Stage IV for recent precipitation, NOAA HRRR for fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals, and NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for long-term baselines.

Climate Overview

Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline

81
Avg Comfort
62.5°
Avg High
47.6°
Avg Low
68%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine10.4h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.1h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain48.4"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr76 (21%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr59
✨ Perfect Days (80+)439

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. July93
66.5° / 51.4° · ☀️ 13.5h
3 foggy days · 0 rainy days
2. June91
66.1° / 49.5° · ☀️ 13.5h
3 foggy days · 1 rainy days
3. August89
67.7° / 52.1° · ☀️ 12.7h
4 foggy days · 0 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December35
56.7° / 43.7° · ☀️ 6.5h
💧 9.3" · 13 rainy days · 8 foggy days
2. January38
56.6° / 43.6° · ☀️ 6.9h
💧 9.3" · 12 rainy days · 7 foggy days
3. February45
58.1° / 44.4° · ☀️ 8.2h
💧 8.4" · 11 rainy days · 6 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
August 20249074.1° / 57.1°11.8h4d0.15"27
September 20249172.4° / 55°10.8h5d0.04"26
October 20248973.3° / 56.7°9.3h3d0.6"28
November 20247460.4° / 47.9°6.9h6d10.28"17
December 20247059.7° / 47.8°6.2h7d10.42"15
January 20258359.1° / 44.5°8h3d2.24"23
February 20256857.8° / 45.2°6.1h9d10.85"13
March 20257357.7° / 46°8.9h6d5.56"13
April 20258161.4° / 48.1°10.5h7d0.69"20
May 20258868° / 51.6°13h1d0.16"28
June 20258768.3° / 53.2°12.9h6d0"25
July 20258267° / 53.6°11.7h18d0.03"15
August 20258873.6° / 57.3°12h8d0"29
September 20258672.5° / 57.5°9.9h7d1.25"24
October 20258367.4° / 53.2°8.4h9d2.25"21
November 20257563.2° / 51.1°7.1h11d5.55"15
December 20256959.4° / 48°5.9h15d8.68"12
January 20267860.8° / 47.5°7h5d5.06"21
February 20267260.9° / 48.3°6.3h8d6.23"14
March 20269169.7° / 52.9°10.9h1d0.41"28
April 20267862° / 49.5°10.6h7d5.67"19
May 20268264.3° / 51.4°11.9h3d0.43"6
Last updated: 5/10/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

62°F58°F54°F51°F47°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Goat Rock State Beach climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Goat Rock State Beach, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.

Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Goat Rock State Beach. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.

Hourly Temperature, Fog, Wind, Cloud Cover, and Solar Radiation Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2014-09-30 to 2026-04-30

How to read the temperature heatmap for Goat Rock State Beach

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Goat Rock State Beach changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day; warmer colors identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the fog heatmap for Goat Rock State Beach

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Goat Rock State Beach. Darker cells mark month-and-hour combinations with a stronger historical fog signal, which helps separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the wind heatmap for Goat Rock State Beach

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Goat Rock State Beach through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the cloud cover heatmap for Goat Rock State Beach

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Goat Rock State Beach for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the solar radiation heatmap for Goat Rock State Beach

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Goat Rock State Beach by month and hour. Brighter cells indicate the strongest typical sun, while muted cells can reflect nighttime, shorter winter days, cloud cover, smoke, or terrain shading.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

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Location Details

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Coordinates
38.4432, -123.1281
⛰️
Elevation
10 ft
🏷️
Type
Beach
Amenities
🅿️ parking🚻 restrooms
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Tags
#scenic#seals#photography
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Goat Rock State Beach

What is the weather at Goat Rock State Beach right now?

Current conditions at Goat Rock State Beach are 56°F, feeling like 56°F, with 100% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and humid and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Goat Rock State Beach?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 63°F and an average low of 48°F at Goat Rock State Beach. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Goat Rock State Beach get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 48.4 inches of precipitation and 76 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Goat Rock State Beach. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Goat Rock State Beach foggy?

Goat Rock State Beach averages about 1.1 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 59 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Goat Rock State Beach for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are September 2024 (72°F/55°F average high/low and a 91 comfort score), March 2026 (70°F/53°F average high/low and a 91 comfort score), and August 2024 (74°F/57°F average high/low and a 90 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Goat Rock State Beach?

Goat Rock State Beach is a beach at 10 feet. Dramatic beach at mouth of Russian River. Notable features include scenic, seals, and photography.

💡 Local Tip: San Francisco Bay Area weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Goat Rock State Beach.
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