Dillon Beach surf break

Dillon Beach surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 16 May 2026 PDT
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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
11.8° C
(Which is 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 Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dillon Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 17th May)15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dillon Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
0
!
1
0
!
3
2
4
3
1
4
2
2
2
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WNW
8
4
WNW
9
4
WNW
10
4
WNW
11
4.5
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.9
NW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1786
2786
3649
3413
4510
2279
1219
1224
1764
755
659
1573
1066
835
995
645
582
496
490
400
490
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
45
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
25
NNW
20
N
15
NW
25
WNW
5
N
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
ESE
10
SW
10
W
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:40PM1.24m
11:19PM1.79m
1:38PM1.26m
00:05AM1.80m
2:35PM1.26m
00:54AM1.76m
3:33PM1.26m
1:48AM1.68m
4:30PM1.26m
2:47AM1.55m
5:26PM1.28m
3:53AM1.40m
6:20PM1.32m
Low Tide
5:38PM0.69m
6:48AM-0.49m
6:27PM0.77m
7:39AM-0.52m
7:21PM0.82m
8:31AM-0.48m
8:21PM0.84m
9:26AM-0.41m
9:31PM0.84m
10:24AM-0.29m
10:51PM0.79m
11:22AM-0.16m
00:15AM0.69m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:20
8:21
Temp °C
15
16
13
15
20
19
20
16
14
18
18
13
17
16
10
17
15
12
14
15
11
7
7
6
10
14
12
15
9
10
16
15
12
15
14
9
15
13
12
12
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
3.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
18
2.4
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.9
NW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
Energy kJ
193
140
140
77
3055
1415
784
104
1093
755
565
1573
1066
835
995
645
582
496
490
400
490
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
16
1.1
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
60
15
12
70
45
68
51
366
478
659
67
162
87
59
236
80
143
197
109
136
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
26
31
13
34
32
44
44
69
40
36
35
78
56
51
48
75
73
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WNW
8
4
WNW
9
4
WNW
10
4
WNW
11
4.5
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
Energy kJ
1786
2786
3649
3413
4510
2279
1219
1224
1764
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
5
1
2
4
1
3
3
4
4
4
1
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
166
168
165
166
168
38
9
168
25
25
9
0
20
24
0
15
20
20
15
54
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
9
7
4
8
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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