Beach Day conditions
A good beach day comes down to comfort. Warm air, light wind, dry skies and calm enough water to wade in. SeaJot checks those together so you can tell a pleasant afternoon from a gray, blustery one before you load the car.
How it is rated
What SeaJot checks for beach day
Thresholds are fixed and published, not tuned per location.
Feels like
Required — no rating without it- PoorCold for spending time on the sand
- FairCool — bring a layer
- GoodMild and comfortable
- ExcellentComfortable beach temperatures
- GoodWarm — seek shade and water
- FairVery hot with little shade on open sand
Wind
Required — no rating without it- ExcellentLight wind
- GoodGentle breeze
- FairBreezy — loose items will blow around
- PoorStrong wind, likely blowing sand
Rain chance
- ExcellentLittle chance of rain
- GoodSlight chance of rain
- FairRain is possible
- PoorRain is likely
Surf
- ExcellentCalm shore break
- GoodModerate shore break
- FairSizeable surf — take care entering the water
- PoorLarge surf and likely strong currents
Sky
- ExcellentMostly sunny
- GoodPartly cloudy
- FairMostly cloudy
- FairOvercast
Best for beach day right now
Nags Head
PoorNags Head, North Carolina
4 active weather alerts
Poor for beach day — strong wind, likely blowing sand
Updated Sep 25,Coast Guard Beach
PoorEastham, Massachusetts
3 active weather alerts
Poor for beach day — strong wind, likely blowing sand
Updated Sep 25,Virginia Beach
PoorVirginia Beach, Virginia
3 active weather alerts
Poor for beach day — strong wind, likely blowing sand
Updated Sep 25,Miami Beach
FairMiami Beach, Florida
2 active weather alerts
Rip Current Statement in effect — check official guidance before going
Updated Sep 25,Alki Beach
FairSeattle, Washington
1 active weather alert
Fair for beach day — cool — bring a layer
Updated Sep 25,Huntington Beach
FairHuntington Beach, California
1 active weather alert
Fair for beach day — mostly cloudy
Updated Sep 25,La Jolla Shores
FairSan Diego, California
1 active weather alert
Fair for beach day — mostly cloudy
Updated Sep 25,Cannon Beach
PoorCannon Beach, Oregon
1 active weather alert
Poor for beach day — rain is likely
Updated Sep 25,Clearwater Beach
GoodClearwater, Florida
Good for beach day — gentle breeze
Updated Sep 25,Monterey State Beach
FairMonterey, California
Fair for beach day — cool — bring a layer
Updated Sep 25,Santa Monica Beach
FairSanta Monica, California
Fair for beach day — overcast
Updated Sep 25,Waikiki Beach
PoorHonolulu, Hawaii
Poor for beach day — strong wind, likely blowing sand
Updated Sep 25,