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12:00 am 18 Apr 2009

Stinson Beach ratings
Quality on a good day: 2.0
Consistency of surf: 3.0
Difficulty level: 1.0
Crowds: 3.0
Eating: 5.0

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Stinson Beach Surf Forecast / California – Marin County / USA

6 Day Weather and Surf Issued (local time): 15 pm Wednesday 15 Feb 2012

Stinson Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Rating 3
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18
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Wave Energy Map See all maps
Largest waves (m) & direction (?) 3.0
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.9
WNW
3.0
WNW
2.5
WNW
3.0
WNW
5.0
WNW
5.0
WNW
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.0
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
2.1
WNW
Period (s) (?) 15 14 14 14 13 16 15 15 15 16 15 14 14 13 13 13 12 12
Surfscale
Wave
Graph

(?)
Max-energy 3778 1887 1633 1333 1013 940 1602 3314 2801 5023 12241 10201 7406 4489 2907 2257 1499 1121
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW 20
NNW 0
NW 15
W 15
NW 10
NW 25
WNW 20
WNW 35
NW 40
NW 25
NW 15
NW 30
WNW 20
NNW 5
WNW 10
WNW 10
NW 10
NNW
Wind State (?) cross-
off
cross-
off
glass cross-
on
cross cross cross-
on
cross-
on
cross cross cross cross cross cross-
off
glass cross-
on
cross cross-
off
Key to wind character - offshore winds at Stinson Beach blow from the NE
onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy
High Tide
/ height (m)

7:24PM
0.89
6:08AM
1.32

8:32PM
0.96
7:14AM
1.33

9:24PM
1.03
8:14AM
1.34

10:07PM
1.09
9:09AM
1.35

10:45PM
1.13
9:58AM
1.33

11:19PM
1.16
10:44AM
1.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)

12:31AM
0.53

2:03PM
-0.02
1:48AM
0.52

3:01PM
-0.06
2:53AM
0.48

3:50PM
-0.08
3:49AM
0.43

4:33PM
-0.08

4:38AM
0.37
5:11PM
-0.06

5:22AM
0.32
 

Note: the tide data above is for Bolinas Lagoon, California which is 3 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Stinson Beach. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph.

Advanced Show advanced wave information
 

Today's Stinson Beach sea temperature is 11.2 °C (Statistics for 15 Feb 1981-2005 - mean: 12.0 max: 13.7 min: 10.5 °C)

Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Mostly dry Cool air temperatures (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night) Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat morning) Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Mostly dry Cool air temperatures (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night) Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning)
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Summary clear clear clear clear clear clear clear some clouds some clouds clear clear clear clear clear some clouds some clouds clear clear
Rain (mm) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
High °C 13 10 12 13 11 15 14 12 11 10 8 11 11 10 11 11 10 13
Low °C 11 8 9 12 11 12 13 10 10 9 8 9 11 8 9 10 9 10
Chill °C (?) 11 7 12 12 10 14 12 11 7 6 4 8 8 7 10 10 8 12
Sunrise - - 6:58 - - 6:58 - - 6:56 - - 6:56 - - 6:54 - - 6:52
Sunset 17:49 - - 17:50 - - 17:51 - - 17:52 - - 17:52 - - 17:53 - -
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The above surf forecast table for Stinson Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Stinson Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stinson Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Stinson Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Stinson Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Stinson Beach is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Corte Madera. If you plan a vacation in Marin County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Corte Madera. Corte Madera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.