Photo Windows - Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, California, United States
Central coast drama and Mavericks
Active Forecasts
Each forecast tracks specific conditions and creates opportunities when they match.
Dramatic Seascapes
Dramatic coastal photography conditions - powerful waves combined with atmospheric drama and good visibility for seascape shots.
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Fire Sky
2Those rare, intensely red and orange sunset skies
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Golden Hour
5That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset
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Painted Sky
Golden hour clouds lit up in orange, pink and gold
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Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
Times shown in America/Los_Angeles
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Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Half Moon Bay
Tomorrow · 05:59–06:51 · 1h window
Medium confidence
48%
🌇Golden Hour Potential85.1-85.2%
Low Cloud Cover: 0%
Mid Cloud Cover: 0%
High Cloud Cover: 0%
Sun Elevation: -14.5° (Astronomical twilight)
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Half Moon Bay
Tomorrow · 19:22–20:15
🌇Golden Hour Potential:89.6-90.4%
Medium
Excellent Fiery Red Sky at Sunset
Half Moon Bay
Tomorrow · 20:00–20:15
🔥Fiery Red Sky Potential:73.3%
Medium
Good Fiery Red Sky at Sunrise
Half Moon Bay
Thu, Apr 30 · 06:00–06:50
🔥Fiery Red Sky Potential:65.7%
Medium
Excellent Golden Hour at Sunset
Half Moon Bay
Thu, Apr 30 · 19:23–20:00
🌇Golden Hour Potential:83.7%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise
Half Moon Bay
Wed, May 6 · 05:51–06:44
🌇Golden Hour Potential:96.9-97.3%
Medium
Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Half Moon Bay
Wed, May 6 · 19:28–20:00
🌇Golden Hour Potential:86%
Medium
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