Drakes Estero surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 02 Apr 2026 PDT
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Drakes Estero surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Drakes Estero sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)111112111110101018161616151514141418131316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11441803131390063845329619627021427328024916921814714311110196163
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
40
NW
15
NNW
5
NNE
15
WNW
10
NE
5
NE
15
NW
5
NNE
0
SE
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
0
NE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:25PM
1.37
1:11AM
1.62
2:13PM
1.30
1:35AM
1.62
3:02PM
1.24
2:00AM
1.60
3:55PM
1.18
2:30AM
1.56
4:56PM
1.12
3:07AM
1.51
6:11PM
1.09
3:52AM
1.44
7:32PM
1.09
4:51AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
0.37
8:10AM
-0.01
7:58PM
0.51
8:47AM
-0.03
8:31PM
0.64
9:26AM
-0.02
9:05PM
0.76
10:08AM
0.01
9:43PM
0.86
10:57AM
0.05
10:34PM
0.93
11:55AM
0.09
11:59PM
0.96
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:46--
Sunset-7:35--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:39--7:40-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------------1221
Temp. °C111211141516182018192015131312131414141414
Feels °C (?)742111112151814181712111010101112131113
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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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