Bolinas Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(California – Marin County, USA)
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Surf Break: Bolinas Jetty
| Name: | Bolinas Jetty |
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| Type: | beach/Jetty |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: N |
Bolinas Jetty in SF Marin is a quite exposed beach/Jetty break that has fairly consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the north. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the south southwest. Waves at the beach tend to peel to the left. Best around mid tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of locals and sharks.
Overall Bolinas Jetty Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Bolinas Jetty surf quality by season and Bolinas Jetty surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Bolinas Jetty |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Bolinas Jetty:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | The Patch | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Stinson Beach | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Double Point | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Fort Cronkhite (Rodeo Beach) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Bolinas Jetty: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Francisco Buoy | 12 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Half Moon Bay Buoy | 39 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Bodega Bay Buoy | 40 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Monterey Buoy | 78 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | PT Arena Buoy | 113 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Bolinas Jetty: |
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| Closest tide station | Bolinas Lagoon, California | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | San Francisco Bar, California | 10 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Corte Madera Creek, San Francisco Bay, California | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Point Bonita, Bonita Cove, San Francisco Bay, Calif | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Sausalito, Corps of Engineers Dock, San Francisco B | 11 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Bolinas Jetty: |
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| Closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 150 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 151 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra at Tahoe (United States) | 153 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Kirkwood (United States) | 154 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 157 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Bolinas Jetty: |
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| Closest city location | Bolinas (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Corte Madera (United States) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Fairfax (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Kentfield (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Mill Valley (United States) | 9 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Bolinas Jetty is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in USA, 42 km (26 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Bolinas Jetty is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK), also in USA, 46 km (29 miles) away.
- Third is Moffett Federal Afld (Mountain View) Airport (NUQ) in USA, 79 km (49 miles) away.
- Travis Afb (Fairfield) Airport (SUU) in USA is 79 km (49 miles) away.
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Bolinas Jetty and is 90 km (56 miles) away.
