Wright's Beach Weather
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Wright's Beach is a broad sandy beach on Highway 1 between Duncan's Landing and Shell Beach. It is best known for the small Sonoma Coast State Park campground that sits right beside the sand. Its 27 sites put campers closer to the surf than almost anywhere else on this coast. Just to the south, the rocks of Duncan's Landing are considered the most dangerous point on the Sonoma Coast.
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Wright's Beach weather today and through the year
It's 59°F at Wright's Beach right now (feels like 54°F), with 15 mph wind and a comfort score of 62. Today's forecast high at Wright's Beach is 60°F, close to the mid November normal of 61°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Wright's Beach. In November, 27% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 50°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 71).
September is the warmest month at Wright's Beach, with an average high of 68°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (10.6 in.), out of about 50.6 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Wright's Beach are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually 3 PM to 6 PM in September, 4 PM to 7 PM in August, and 5 PM to 8 PM in July.
Wright's Beach is low and faces west, so a night here means sleeping inside the marine layer, the cool, damp blanket of ocean air and fog. On summer evenings fog settles over the campground, and tents and gear are often wet with fog drip by morning even when no rain falls. The beach is cooler and damper overnight than the inland ridges a mile or two east.
Forecast updated November 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
What to expect at Wright's Beach in the next few days
Active National Weather Service alerts
- Small Craft Advisory until Tue 4:00 AM
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Wright's Beach. In November, 27% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 50°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 71).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Wright's Beach, with a 59°F high and midday comfort near 76. Tuesday looks weakest (53).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (90%, about 1.00 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Wright's Beach right now
Light rain and 59° at Wright's Beach right now.
About the live weather map for Wright's Beach
The map centers on Wright's Beach and stacks fog, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions. Fog comes from our HRRR-based fog model, and the slider steps through its forecast for the next 12 hours.
Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations
Tip: Bay Area temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.
Wright's Beach vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Wright's Beach, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.
| Place | Distance | Summer afternoons | Morning fog | Afternoon wind | Compared with Wright's Beach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Beach | 1.1 mi | +7°F | 37% | 11 mph | about 7°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (37% vs 47% of morning hours) |
| Schoolhouse Beach | 2.1 mi | -1°F | 51% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
| Goat Rock State Beach | 3.2 mi | +9°F | 34% | 11 mph | about 9°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (34% vs 47% of morning hours) |
| Windsor | 18.2 mi | +30°F | 30% | 9 mph | about 30°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (30% vs 47% of morning hours) |
| Healdsburg | 18.9 mi | +32°F | 25% | 9 mph | about 32°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (25% vs 47% of morning hours) |
| Geyserville | 23.2 mi | +34°F | 22% | 9 mph | about 34°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (22% vs 47% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Wright's Beach's
- Salt Point State Park (17 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Limantour Beach (28 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Dillon Beach (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Wright's Beach climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Wright's 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 Wright's 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.
Wright's Beach weather by month
September is the warmest month at Wright's Beach, with an average high of 68°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (10.6 in.), out of about 50.6 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 55% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. November has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 29% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Wright's Beach are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually 3 PM to 6 PM in September, 4 PM to 7 PM in August, and 5 PM to 8 PM in July.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 44°F | 9.8 in | 13 | 33% | 40% | 9 mph | 9.8 h | 20 |
| Feb | 58°F | 44°F | 9.7 in | 13 | 22% | 30% | 11 mph | 10.7 h | 16 |
| Mar | 59°F | 45°F | 6.8 in | 11 | 25% | 35% | 12 mph | 11.9 h | 16 |
| Apr | 60°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 8 | 25% | 33% | 12 mph | 13.2 h | 42 |
| May | 63°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 5 | 31% | 37% | 12 mph | 14.3 h | 47 |
| Jun | 66°F | 50°F | 0.5 in | 3 | 39% | 38% | 11 mph | 14.8 h | 60 |
| Jul | 67°F | 51°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 55% | 51% | 8 mph | 14.6 h | 64 |
| Aug | 68°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 48% | 52% | 7 mph | 13.6 h | 68 |
| Sep | 68°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 44% | 44% | 8 mph | 12.3 h | 71 |
| Oct | 67°F | 50°F | 2.2 in | 6 | 36% | 35% | 8 mph | 11.1 h | 62 |
| Nov | 61°F | 46°F | 5.5 in | 10 | 27% | 29% | 8 mph | 10.0 h | 40 |
| Dec | 57°F | 44°F | 10.6 in | 14 | 32% | 42% | 9 mph | 9.5 h | 17 |
Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.
In summer, recent daily NOAA readings at Wright's Beach average about 5°F cooler than the 1991-2020 normals. The normals average over a wider area that also covers warmer land behind the shoreline. Read the monthly highs as a rough range, and use the recent months below for what Wright's Beach has actually seen.
What makes Wright's Beach's weather different
Among the 17 San Francisco Bay Area beaches we track, Wright's Beach has the 2nd-calmest summer afternoons.
- #2of 17
calmest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area beaches
When the fog burns off
65%of 4 AM hours foggy in July
Fog or low cloud covers Wright's Beach in 65% of 4 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 44% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (22%).
When the wind picks up
noonwhen afternoon wind builds, February–August
From February through August, wind at Wright's Beach typically builds after noon. In April it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 13 mph with 36% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
Microclimate
+9°FGoat Rock State Beach, 3.2 mi away, on summer afternoons
Goat Rock State Beach, 3.2 miles away, runs about 9°F warmer than Wright's Beach on summer afternoons. It also has less summer morning fog, 34% of morning hours compared with 47%.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Wright's Beach range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:36 PM, and in mid-December around 4:57 PM.
Seasons at Wright's Beach
- Warm seasonJul 31 – Oct 5 · highs 67°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.2 months, from Jul 31 to Oct 5, when the average high is 67°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 68°F.
- Cool seasonNov 30 – Mar 25 · highs 59°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 30 to Mar 25, when the average high is 59°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 44°F.
- Rainy seasonOct 26 – Apr 24 · 91% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Oct 26 to Apr 24, when a day has at least a 24% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 91% of the year's rain.
The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of rain by Oct 15 and half of its annual total by Jan 23.
Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)
This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Wright's Beach averaged no days at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 25 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 41 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 180 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (83°F) and the coldest night was Feb 20, 2026 (37°F). The wettest day was Nov 21, 2024 (7.32 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 48 mph on Nov 20, 2024.
- 0days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 25days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 41afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 180mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day83°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night37°FFeb 20, 2026
- Wettest day7.32 inNov 21, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust48 mphNov 20, 2024
What shapes Wright's Beach's weather
The shore at Wright's Beach takes the northwest wind and Pacific swell head on. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods warns that surf at neighboring Duncan's Landing is large and unpredictable, with waves that have reached the parking lot. Big surf can arrive on a clear, calm day, carried in from storms far offshore.
Summer fog often hangs on here into the afternoon. When inland Sonoma County heats up, the cool sea air keeps flowing in, so the campground is frequently coolest when Santa Rosa is hottest. August and September bring the warmest nights for camping, and fog thins through October.
Tips for visiting Wright's Beach
Reserve your campsite early
Wright's Beach has 27 sites. Reservations open through ReserveCalifornia 48 hours to 6 months ahead.
Shower and fill up at Bodega Dunes
Wright's Beach has no showers and no drinking-water fill for RVs. Campers use Bodega Dunes, about 5 miles south.
Stay off the rocks at Duncan's Landing
Waves there have come up to the parking lot, and people have been swept off the rocks.
Dogs are welcome here
State Parks lists Wright's among the Sonoma Coast beaches where dogs are allowed.
Pack for a damp night
Fog can roll in fast, so bring layers and a way to keep bedding dry.
Overflow parking when the campground is full
Each campsite has a paved parking spur. When the campground is full, self-contained vehicles may use an overflow area along the roadway by the kiosk in the Wright's Beach Picnic Area.
Wright's Beach through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring brings windy, cold days and a big wildflower display at neighboring Duncan's Landing.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer brings peak camping demand and foggy days, and the fog often lingers into the afternoon.
- Fall (September–October)
- Fall brings some of the warmest camping weather of the year, lighter wind, and fewer foggy nights than midsummer.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter brings rain and big storm surf. Keep well back from the highest water line.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Camping: Camping is best in September and October. Summer nights are usually foggy and damp, and winter brings rain and pounding surf.
- Beachcombing and sunsets: Clear fall evenings are best. On summer evenings the fog bank often hides the sunset.
- Wildflower walks: Spring is the time, and the local park stewards call the display at nearby Duncan's Landing one of the coast's best. Stay well back from the edge.
Official sources and current conditions
- California State Parks: Sonoma Coast State Park
- ReserveCalifornia campsite reservations
- NWS forecast for Wright's Beach
Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.
Historical Climate Data
Long-term weather patterns and climate data
Data sources: Recent temperatures come from NOAA URMA and recent precipitation from NOAA Stage IV. Fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
Climate Overview
Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 70 | 56.6° / 48° | 6.2h | 6d | 16.95" | 10 |
| December 2024 | 64 | 56.4° / 48.3° | 4.8h | 9d | 11.38" | 7 |
| January 2025 | 76 | 55.7° / 45.9° | 6.7h | 6d | 0.57" | 16 |
| February 2025 | 66 | 54.6° / 45.1° | 5.7h | 9d | 13.53" | 7 |
| March 2025 | 70 | 53.9° / 45.3° | 7.6h | 9d | 4.96" | 12 |
| April 2025 | 74 | 54.8° / 46.4° | 9.4h | 14d | 0.71" | 9 |
| May 2025 | 79 | 59.1° / 48.6° | 11.9h | 7d | 0.15" | 15 |
| June 2025 | 75 | 58.4° / 49.1° | 10.4h | 15d | 0" | 9 |
| July 2025 | 71 | 59.6° / 51.3° | 7.9h | 27d | 0" | 2 |
| August 2025 | 78 | 64.4° / 53.6° | 8.8h | 18d | 0" | 16 |
| September 2025 | 76 | 66.3° / 55.9° | 7.2h | 21d | 0.12" | 8 |
| October 2025 | 75 | 62.3° / 53° | 6.4h | 13d | 1.34" | 11 |
| November 2025 | 68 | 58.8° / 50.8° | 5.3h | 14d | 5.81" | 6 |
| December 2025 | 61 | 54.5° / 46.4° | 4.4h | 23d | 8.19" | 2 |
| January 2026 | 72 | 57.2° / 48.4° | 6.3h | 8d | 7.24" | 12 |
| February 2026 | 69 | 57.7° / 48.8° | 6.1h | 4d | 6.43" | 11 |
| March 2026 | 86 | 63.7° / 52.1° | 9.7h | 4d | 0.06" | 22 |
| April 2026 | 76 | 57° / 48.3° | 9.1h | 7d | 4.82" | 15 |
| May 2026 | 76 | 58.4° / 49.8° | 10.5h | 13d | 0.66" | 10 |
| June 2026 | 76 | 60.6° / 51.7° | 9.5h | 15d | 0.02" | 11 |
| July 2026 | 77 | 62.6° / 52.5° | 10.6h | 15d | 0" | 12 |
| August 2026 | 74 | 62.3° / 53.1° | 8.1h | 25d | 0" | 6 |
| September 2026 | 77 | 64.1° / 54.3° | 8.9h | 16d | 0.33" | 12 |
| October 2026 | 81 | 64.4° / 53.1° | 7.6h | 9d | 0.13" | 20 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Wright's Beach climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Wright's 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 Wright's 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
- Temperature: At Wright's Beach, the warmest typical hour is 8 PM in September (59°F). The coldest is 7 AM in March (51°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Wright's Beach in 65% of 4 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 44% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (22%).
- Wind: From February through August, wind at Wright's Beach typically builds after noon. In April it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 13 mph with 36% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
- Cloud Cover: November middays are the clearest at Wright's Beach (29% average cloud cover), and August middays are the cloudiest (52%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Wright's Beach comes at 2 PM in June, averaging 798 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Wright's Beach
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Wright's Beach changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.
This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Wright's Beach. Darker cells mark the months and hours when fog has been most common. They help separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.
This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Wright's Beach through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.
This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Wright's 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.
This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Wright's 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.
How recent months compared at Wright's Beach
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Wright's Beach averaged a high of 64°F, 2°F warmer than October 2025 (62°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 34.9 in. of rain to Wright's Beach, 69% of the 50.6 in. normal.
Location Details
Wright's Beach weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Wright's Beach
What is the weather like at Wright's Beach today?
It's 59°F at Wright's Beach right now, with a comfort score of 62 (good). Today's forecast high at Wright's Beach is 60°F, close to the mid November normal of 61°F. The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 50°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 71).
What is the best month to visit Wright's Beach?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Wright's Beach are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually 3 PM to 6 PM in September, 4 PM to 7 PM in August, and 5 PM to 8 PM in July. The warm season lasts about 2.2 months, from Jul 31 to Oct 5, when the average high is 67°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 68°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Wright's Beach?
September is the warmest month at Wright's Beach, with an average high of 68°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F.
When does the fog burn off at Wright's Beach?
Fog or low cloud covers Wright's Beach in 65% of 4 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 44% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (22%).
When is it windiest at Wright's Beach?
From February through August, wind at Wright's Beach typically builds after noon. In April it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 13 mph with 36% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
How much rain does Wright's Beach get?
December is the wettest month (10.6 in.), out of about 50.6 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Oct 26 to Apr 24, when a day has at least a 24% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 91% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 34.9 in. of rain to Wright's Beach, 69% of the 50.6 in. normal.
How does Wright's Beach weather compare with Goat Rock State Beach?
Goat Rock State Beach, 3.2 miles away, runs about 9°F warmer than Wright's Beach on summer afternoons. It also has less summer morning fog, 34% of morning hours compared with 47%.
What kind of place is Wright's Beach?
Wright's Beach is a broad sandy beach on Highway 1 between Duncan's Landing and Shell Beach. It is best known for the small Sonoma Coast State Park campground that sits right beside the sand. Its 27 sites put campers closer to the surf than almost anywhere else on this coast. Just to the south, the rocks of Duncan's Landing are considered the most dangerous point on the Sonoma Coast.
What is Wright's Beach weather like in November?
November at Wright's Beach averages a high of 61°F and a low of 46°F, with 5.5 in. of rain over about 10 rainy days. About 27% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 8 mph.
More about Wright's Beach weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
Data sources and methods
- Monthly temperatures and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
- Fog, cloud, wind, sun, and comfort by hour and month: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
- Daily records and recent months: NOAA URMA and HRRR analyses, plus NOAA Stage IV precipitation.
- Nearby comparisons and regional rankings use the same hourly HRRR summaries for every destination in the region.
- Alerts: National Weather Service. Tides and ocean temperature: NOAA CO-OPS, where shown.
- All statements on this page are computed from these datasets, apart from the “What shapes the weather” guide, which cites its sources inline.
- California State Parks, Sonoma Coast State Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, Sonoma Coast coastal features (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, Sonoma Coast climate (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, Sonoma Coast facilities and activities (accessed 2026-10-27)
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