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Bolinas Jetty surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA
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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
14.1° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolinas Jetty over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 177 | 495 | 734 | 441 | 351 | 170 | 151 | 150 | 190 | 236 | 632 | 215 | 144 | 142 | 164 | 91 | 107 | 181 | 213 | 203 | 239 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:42PM 0.95 | 2:11AM 1.33 | 4:52PM 0.93 | 3:07AM 1.26 | 6:04PM 0.94 | 4:14AM 1.18 | 7:09PM 0.98 | 5:31AM 1.09 | 8:04PM 1.04 | 6:52AM 1.03 | 8:48PM 1.10 | 8:10AM 1.00 | 9:27PM 1.16 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:03AM -0.26 | 8:47PM 0.51 | 10:01AM -0.23 | 9:51PM 0.56 | 11:06AM -0.17 | 11:13PM 0.58 | 12:14PM -0.11 | 12:44AM 0.54 | 1:22PM -0.06 | 2:05AM 0.45 | 2:23PM -0.01 | 3:11AM 0.34 | 3:15PM 0.05 | 4:06AM 0.22 | |||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - |
Rain (mm) | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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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.











