Drakes Estero Surf Break
Lat Long: 38.03° N 122.94° W

Drakes Estero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Drakes Estero

Issued: 10 am 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Drakes Estero sea temperature is
11.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Drakes Estero surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Drakes Estero surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,156 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drakes Estero this week:

The surf forecast for Drakes Estero over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Drakes Estero in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 7th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 7th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 10th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drakes Estero over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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
!
1
0
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
!
1
!
4
3
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WNW
8
3.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
0.9
SSW
21
1.1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
19
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
3
NW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1082
1606
1350
536
1018
785
433
415
656
865
1077
934
1254
969
1922
711
475
461
325
325
222
Wind (km/h)
50
NW
55
NW
45
NW
25
NW
45
NW
45
NW
25
WNW
10
W
10
NW
25
NW
40
NW
35
NW
30
NW
35
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
S
10
S
10
WSW
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:15PM1.32m
4:41AM1.26m
6:51PM1.39m
5:54AM1.14m
7:26PM1.49m
7:22AM1.07m
8:02PM1.60m
8:54AM1.07m
8:39PM1.72m
10:16AM1.13m
9:19PM1.83m
11:26AM1.21m
10:02PM1.93m
Low Tide
11:19AM-0.03m
00:10AM0.80m
12:03PM0.06m
1:21AM0.67m
12:51PM0.18m
2:24AM0.49m
1:40PM0.32m
3:19AM0.27m
2:32PM0.47m
4:10AM0.04m
3:25PM0.61m
4:58AM-0.17m
4:18PM0.72m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:31
8:31
8:32
8:32
8:34
8:34
 mm
Temp °C
12
12
11
11
12
11
13
14
14
14
13
11
14
14
13
16
14
12
16
16
14
Feels °C
2
2
0
6
3
1
8
11
14
10
8
2
8
8
5
14
11
11
14
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
2.2
WNW
9
1.2
SSW
17
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1
W
11
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
437
427
367
295
273
217
211
208
96
865
1077
777
798
867
1163
711
461
461
238
242
222
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
26
0.2
SSW
26
0.6
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
0.9
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
18
0.2
W
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
3
2
13
64
433
415
656
121
116
66
887
20
487
620
475
334
325
325
210
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
17
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
W
16
0.6
SW
14
0.2
W
17
0.2
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.1
S
21
0.7
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.4
SSW
19
Energy kJ
7
6
36
5
160
24
24
20
17
9
90
45
146
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WNW
8
3.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
3
NW
10
Energy kJ
1082
1606
1350
536
1018
785
271
140
308
753
934
1254
969
1922
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
145
147
144
26
144
143
120
104
0
48
145
32
26
144
17
0
0
5
5
59
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
2
4
2
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
8
7
6
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
7
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Drakes Estero Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Drakes Estero provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Drakes Estero can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Drakes Estero 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 Estero) 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 Estero 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 Estero is 34 km (21 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.

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