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Dillon Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Marin County (14 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Dillon Beach surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dillon Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dillon Beach sea temperature is
14.1° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dillon Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Dillon Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dillon Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dillon Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 15 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 140 | 261 | 637 | 968 | 832 | 356 | 250 | 253 | 145 | 142 | 178 | 123 | 161 | 154 | 1243 | 1597 | 902 | 394 | 277 | 292 | 196 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:51PM 1.51 | 11:37AM 1.30 | 11:21PM 1.60 | 12:33PM 1.30 | 11:55PM 1.67 | 1:31PM 1.27 | 12:32AM 1.71 | 2:32PM 1.23 | 1:14AM 1.71 | 3:37PM 1.19 | 2:02AM 1.66 | 4:47PM 1.16 | 2:59AM 1.57 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:52PM 0.20 | 5:34AM -0.01 | 5:29PM 0.31 | 6:17AM -0.18 | 6:07PM 0.45 | 7:01AM -0.30 | 6:48PM 0.58 | 7:50AM -0.36 | 7:33PM 0.69 | 8:42AM -0.37 | 8:24PM 0.79 | 9:40AM -0.32 | 9:28PM 0.86 | 10:44AM -0.24 | |||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | ||
| Sunset | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | ||
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Information about the Dillon Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dillon Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dillon Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dillon 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 (Dillon 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 Dillon 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.
Dillon Beach is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Rohnert Park. If you plan a vacation in Marin County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rohnert Park. Rohnert Park has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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