
Surf Forecasts:
Bolinas Jetty surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with 741 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with WNW swell.
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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 2.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolinas Jetty over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
589 | 443 | 319 | 191 | 220 | 327 | 344 | 297 | 331 | 255 | 237 | 238 | 179 | 170 | 336 | 361 | 476 | 597 | 616 | 561 | 442 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:51AM0.82m | 8:12PM1.41m | 10:56AM0.90m | 9:06PM1.46m | 11:49AM0.97m | 10:02PM1.51m | 12:36PM1.03m | 10:56PM1.53m | 1:18PM1.07m | 11:49PM1.51m | 2:00PM1.11m | 00:42AM1.44m | 2:40PM1.15m | 1:34AM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:28PM0.52m | 4:17AM-0.16m | 3:33PM0.56m | 5:09AM-0.25m | 4:34PM0.57m | 5:59AM-0.30m | 5:32PM0.55m | 6:47AM-0.32m | 6:29PM0.51m | 7:33AM-0.30m | 7:25PM0.47m | 8:17AM-0.24m | 8:22PM0.43m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 |
291 | 276 | 171 | 191 | 220 | 183 | 344 | 297 | 331 | 255 | 118 | 238 | 179 | 73 | 61 | 361 | 37 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 442 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 15 | W 18 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | W 20 | W 19 | W 19 | SW 15 |
196 | 183 | — | 171 | 6 | 2 | 206 | 211 | 162 | 120 | 15 | 118 | 106 | 37 | 109 | 61 | 74 | 72 | 117 | 116 | 107 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 10 | W 19 | W 17 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 18 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 37 | 96 | 58 | 50 | 32 | 108 | 73 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 161 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — |
589 | 443 | 319 | 306 | 203 | 327 | — | — | — | — | 237 | — | — | 170 | 336 | 541 | 476 | 597 | 616 | 561 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 121 | 22 | 0 | 121 | 54 | 22 | 54 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 121 | 121 | 54 |
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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.










