Dillon Beach surf break

Dillon Beach surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 20 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
10.6° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average 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 (May 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dillon Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 21st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 27th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
2
2
1
3
0
1
2
0
1
3
1
0
0
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
SW
17
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
3
NW
8
4
NW
11
3
WNW
11
3
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1113
687
523
554
480
480
452
307
159
203
157
212
630
458
424
850
706
1265
3780
2128
1829
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
W
10
W
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WNW
15
W
30
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
30
WNW
5
N
10
WSW
20
WNW
glassy
on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:47AM1.55m
5:26PM1.28m
3:53AM1.40m
6:20PM1.32m
5:08AM1.24m
7:09PM1.38m
6:30AM1.12m
7:52PM1.44m
7:53AM1.05m
8:31PM1.50m
9:10AM1.04m
9:05PM1.54m
10:18AM1.06m
Low Tide
9:31PM0.84m
10:24AM-0.29m
10:51PM0.79m
11:22AM-0.16m
00:15AM0.69m
12:20PM-0.02m
1:31AM0.53m
1:14PM0.12m
2:35AM0.36m
2:05PM0.27m
3:30AM0.19m
2:52PM0.41m
4:17AM0.05m
3:37PM0.55m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:20
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
Temp °C
11
16
14
10
14
14
11
13
14
11
12
12
11
12
12
12
14
14
13
16
15
10
14
11
8
12
11
10
10
11
9
10
9
9
9
6
6
10
8
10
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.9
SW
15
1.6
NW
12
0.8
SSW
16
3
WNW
11
3
WNW
11
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
1113
687
523
554
480
480
452
307
86
164
108
108
630
458
408
331
706
314
2549
2128
211
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.7
NW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
17
0.2
S
10
0.9
SW
16
0.2
S
10
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
78
236
82
112
197
109
137
157
98
203
157
183
171
326
424
7
353
7
344
211
183
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.6
SW
16
0.3
S
12
0.5
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
59
80
51
48
75
74
25
25
159
24
147
212
128
20
17
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
3
0.2
SSE
3
1.7
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
8
3
NW
8
4
NW
11
3
NW
11
Energy kJ
1
1
850
447
1265
3780
1829
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
1
3
3
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
0
25
24
1
15
20
0
15
1
0
54
84
0
409
166
155
45
166
24
20
202
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
1
3
4
2
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
6
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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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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