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Bolinas Jetty Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Marin County (14 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Bolinas Jetty surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 22 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bolinas Jetty surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bolinas Jetty sea temperature is
11.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bolinas Jetty this week:
The surf forecast for Bolinas Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bolinas Jetty in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 26th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 26th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 27th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolinas Jetty over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 14 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 18 | W 16 | |
281 | 263 | 218 | 231 | 203 | 206 | 157 | 186 | 206 | 273 | 277 | 335 | 425 | 1806 | 953 | 1287 | 2159 | 1694 | 636 | 627 | 746 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 6:26PM1.07m | 5:14AM1.01m | 7:14PM1.12m | 6:35AM0.91m | 7:58PM1.17m | 7:59AM0.85m | 8:36PM1.21m | 9:18AM0.84m | 9:10PM1.24m | 10:27AM0.85m | 9:42PM1.25m | 11:26AM0.87m | 10:12PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44AM-0.12m | 00:34AM0.45m | 12:41PM-0.02m | 1:50AM0.35m | 1:36PM0.08m | 2:55AM0.23m | 2:27PM0.18m | 3:50AM0.12m | 3:14PM0.28m | 4:37AM0.02m | 3:58PM0.37m | 5:18AM-0.06m | 4:41PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
 kJ | 281 | 263 | 218 | 231 | 183 | 109 | 92 | 88 | 206 | 222 | 277 | 335 | 425 | 251 | 791 | 1287 | 167 | 136 | 636 | 428 | 443 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | WNW 22 | W 20 | W 18 | W 16 |
| kJ | 194 | 109 | 109 | 203 | 203 | 206 | 157 | 186 | 66 | 273 | 176 | 142 | 291 | 2 | 280 | 169 | — | 91 | 377 | 627 | 746 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 21 | S 11 | WNW 16 | W 16 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 9 | S 10 | — | W 22 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 32 | 73 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 53 | 131 | 134 | 31 | 152 | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 82 | 95 | 91 | 91 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 2 | S 3 | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 334 | 1806 | 953 | — | 2159 | 1694 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 99 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 22 | 31 | 99 | 22 | 383 | 383 | 110 | 345 | 450 | 120 | 0 | 2066 | 8 | 31 | 157 | 120 |
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Information about the Bolinas Jetty Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bolinas Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bolinas Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bolinas Jetty 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 (Bolinas Jetty) 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 Bolinas Jetty 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.
Bolinas Jetty is 14 km (9 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.
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