Beach Guide

Half Moon Bay State Beach Events

This week on the beach

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Big Days

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October

Art & Pumpkin Festival

HMB's flagship festival draws 100,000 visitors with the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Main Street parade.

January

Mavericks Surf Competition

When swell conditions are right, the invitation-only big wave contest launches with 24-hour notice.

April

Half Moon Bay Garden & Flower Festival

Celebrates the coastside's flower farming heritage with blooms, tours and garden art.

see you out there

Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.

At Half Moon Bay State Beach, the sun sets at 7:16 PM today — about 12h 22m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:54 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Half Moon Bay State Beach update at the top of the conditions page.