
Surf Forecasts:
Drakes Bay surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 508 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drakes Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Drakes Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Drakes Bay in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drakes Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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339 | 233 | 180 | 193 | 232 | 173 | 207 | 146 | 142 | 138 | 123 | 68 | 68 | 93 | 230 | 106 | 358 | 419 | 437 | 508 | 427 | |
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 | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:16AM1.51m | 10:12PM1.39m | 10:41AM1.60m | 11:06PM1.41m | 11:07AM1.70m | 00:00AM1.43m | 11:36AM1.79m | 00:55AM1.43m | 12:08PM1.86m | 1:51AM1.42m | 12:44PM1.91m | 2:49AM1.39m | 1:25PM1.91m | 3:51AM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:50PM0.41m | 4:42AM0.26m | 5:27PM0.23m | 5:17AM0.34m | 6:04PM0.06m | 5:53AM0.45m | 6:44PM-0.10m | 6:30AM0.57m | 7:25PM-0.22m | 7:09AM0.69m | 8:11PM-0.29m | 7:52AM0.79m | 9:00PM-0.30m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
339 | 233 | 372 | 763 | 232 | 661 | 354 | 277 | 171 | 120 | 76 | 49 | 57 | 187 | 116 | 105 | 358 | 419 | 437 | 508 | 427 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 |
58 | 218 | 163 | 102 | 99 | 173 | 207 | 146 | 142 | 138 | 123 | 68 | 90 | 69 | 230 | 106 | 33 | 58 | 67 | 222 | 210 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | W 16 | W 15 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | WNW 10 | W 16 | W 15 | WSW 8 | NW 7 |
65 | 65 | 180 | 193 | 68 | 66 | — | 50 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 38 | 68 | 93 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 129 | 215 | 26 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 5 | — | WNW 7 | — |
107 | 93 | 587 | — | 794 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 28 | — | 48 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 133 | 17 | 17 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 32 | 0 | 144 | 24 |
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Information about the Drakes Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Drakes Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Drakes Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Drakes Bay 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 (Drakes Bay) 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 Drakes Bay 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.
Drakes Bay is 33 km (20 miles) from the city of Novato. If you plan a vacation in Marin County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Novato. Novato has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










