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Dillon Beach surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA
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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
12.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Dillon Beach surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,874 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with WNW swell.
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 Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dillon Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 27th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 27th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 29th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dillon Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | |
2108 | 1388 | 944 | 880 | 1165 | 1447 | 1091 | 1874 | 615 | 476 | 967 | 657 | 1062 | 1092 | 1208 | 470 | 614 | 587 | 521 | 495 | 503 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:18AM1.06m | 9:36PM1.57m | 11:18AM1.10m | 10:06PM1.58m | 12:10PM1.13m | 10:35PM1.58m | 12:58PM1.16m | 11:05PM1.57m | 1:41PM1.17m | 11:37PM1.55m | 2:22PM1.16m | 00:12AM1.53m | 3:02PM1.16m | 00:50AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:37PM0.55m | 4:57AM-0.06m | 4:19PM0.67m | 5:34AM-0.14m | 5:01PM0.77m | 6:09AM-0.18m | 5:41PM0.85m | 6:44AM-0.20m | 6:20PM0.90m | 7:18AM-0.20m | 6:58PM0.92m | 7:54AM-0.20m | 7:37PM0.93m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
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Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
12 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
2108 | 1388 | 944 | 532 | 1165 | 1447 | 1091 | 127 | 615 | 476 | 75 | 435 | 1062 | 396 | 855 | 439 | 614 | 587 | 521 | 427 | 416 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 18 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | S 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | S 14 | S 15 | SW 22 | SSW 21 |
211 | 211 | 178 | 880 | 121 | 221 | 120 | 9 | 123 | 71 | 54 | 183 | 297 | 66 | 540 | 470 | — | 4 | 17 | 18 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 24 | WNW 21 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | S 21 | S 26 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | — | — | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 |
2 | 11 | 359 | 127 | — | 120 | 38 | 9 | 13 | 37 | 32 | 67 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 104 | — | — | 3 | 17 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | WNW 10 | NW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
— | — | — | — | 576 | — | 199 | 1874 | 291 | 330 | 967 | 657 | — | 1092 | 1208 | — | 363 | 475 | 395 | 495 | 503 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 168 | 0 | 1 | 157 | 24 | 9 | 45 | 9 | 45 | 166 | 9 | 24 | 166 | 0 | 9 | 166 | 9 | 24 | 166 | 65 |
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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.











