Anchor Bay, California Weather
Anchor Bay, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Anchor Bay, Mendocino County.
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About Anchor Bay, California
Anchor Bay emerges from the rugged coastline as a collection of weathered structures clinging to the dramatic bluffs overlooking the Pacific. It lies 44.7 miles west-north-west of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 294°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-west of Gualala. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of salt spray mingled with the damp earth of the surrounding redwood forests, a constant reminder of the powerful forces that shape this edge of the continent. Waves, a relentless, deep sapphire, crash against the rocky shore, their roar a perpetual bass note beneath the cries of gulls wheeling in the vast, often mist-laden sky. The land itself is a study in contrasts: steep inclines carpeted in dense, emerald vegetation descend sharply to the restless sea, punctuated by small coves where the churning water smooths the stones to a polished sheen. The history of Anchor Bay is whispered in the wind that sweeps through the few remaining vestiges of its logging past, a time when timber was king and the steep terrain presented formidable challenges. Today, the economy of Anchor Bay finds its rhythm in the bounty of the ocean and the allure of its wild beauty, drawing those who seek a quieter existence. Small, independent businesses, many of them family-run, cater to a steady stream of visitors and year-round residents who appreciate the unpretentious charm of this remote haven. The very atmosphere of Anchor Bay seems to encourage a slower pace, a mindful appreciation for the raw, untamed landscape that defines it.
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| Location | Anchor Bay, Mendocino County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.802688°N, 123.577789°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95445 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Anchor Bay, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Anchor Bay, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Anchor Bay includes coordinates 38.802688°N, 123.577789°W, situated in Mendocino County. ZIP code 95445. Telephone area code: 408, 669. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
