Surf Forecasts:
Bolinas Jetty surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 454 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW 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 (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolinas Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Bolinas Jetty over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so we'll have to pick our moments.
Right off the bat, the water is sitting at 62°, which is a solid 4° warmer than normal for this time of year. It's going to feel like a warm bath out there, which is a real bonus.
The first few days are pretty ordinary. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd have tiny swell, with weak wave energy (212) and cross-off winds. It's surfable but nothing to write home about.
Then we get a little window. Sunday morning, the 23rd of August, things perk up. We've got a 4ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds and moderate wave energy (325). The real draw here is the glassy conditions - that SW wind at 3 mph is giving us a mirror-flat surface. That's your best bet for a clean, fun session on a small board.
The rest of the first week into the second is mostly average. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th have some cross-off winds but the swell is small and a bit all over the place.
Now, keep your eye on Saturday the 29th of August. That morning is shaping up nicely. We've got a 3ft swell from the SW with a long period of 18 seconds, giving us strong wave energy (998). The wind is light and cross-off at 6 mph, promising clean lines. That's the standout session for the whole run.
After that, the swell holds through the end of August and into early September, but the wind gets aggressive. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st have fresh breezes that will chop things up. The beginning of September looks like a bit of a lull, with the swell staying small and the wind picking up again.
Saturday the 5th of September morning has a cross-off breeze and moderate energy (653) from a 3ft SW swell. Worth a paddle if you're around, but it's a long way out.
The crowds at Bolinas Jetty can be a thing sometimes, so just be aware.
Alright, that's the story. It's not a blockbuster, but there are a few clean windows to get wet. Keep an eye on that Saturday the 29th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 85 | 85 | 77 | 74 | 192 | 145 | 142 | 161 | 157 | 120 | 145 | 219 | 130 | 124 | 124 | 126 | 387 | 195 | 222 | 257 |
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 | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:48PM1.17m | 10:06AM0.91m | 7:48PM1.19m | 10:45AM0.95m | 8:43PM1.22m | 11:16AM0.98m | 9:32PM1.26m | 11:42AM1.01m | 10:16PM1.29m | 12:06PM1.05m | 10:58PM1.29m | 12:28PM1.08m | 11:39PM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:09AM0.10m | 2:51PM0.64m | 4:01AM0.06m | 3:46PM0.61m | 4:44AM0.03m | 4:32PM0.58m | 5:20AM0.00m | 5:11PM0.53m | 5:52AM-0.01m | 5:46PM0.48m | 6:22AM-0.01m | 6:22PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 78 | 51 | 50 | 43 | 63 | 145 | 142 | 161 | 122 | 120 | 45 | 219 | 130 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 387 | 110 | 187 | 130 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 13 | S 16 | WSW 12 | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 85 | 85 | 44 | 74 | 14 | 130 | 114 | 86 | 120 | 107 | 145 | 30 | 68 | 55 | 58 | 126 | 49 | 195 | 42 | 72 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 12 | WSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 16 | WSW 15 | SSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 |
| kJ | 49 | 47 | 77 | 12 | 37 | 50 | 50 | 113 | 157 | 9 | 71 | 68 | 20 | 42 | 28 | 34 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 22 | 47 | 23 | 154 | 192 | — | — | — | — | 85 | — | — | 38 | 31 | 47 | 100 | 198 | 198 | 222 | 257 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 122 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 22 | 0 | 120 | 83 |
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