Drakes Estero surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 25 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
13.9° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 3rd May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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 13°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
0
1
2
2
1
1
4
3
!
3
!
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
16
0.7
W
15
0.8
W
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
1.1
NW
8
0.5
W
18
0.7
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
15
1.8
NW
8
1.6
WNW
9
3
NW
10
1.4
WNW
12
3
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
218
264
247
225
162
164
106
98
159
160
269
284
450
413
1456
512
1666
1079
867
778
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
5
WSW
20
NW
15
NW
10
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
45
NW
35
NW
25
NW
45
NW
cross
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:23PM1.45m
8:44AM1.32m
10:01PM1.53m
9:53AM1.30m
10:35PM1.59m
10:55AM1.28m
11:05PM1.63m
11:51AM1.27m
11:32PM1.65m
12:43PM1.27m
11:58PM1.66m
1:32PM1.26m
00:23AM1.65m
2:20PM1.25m
Low Tide
3:39AM0.50m
3:41PM0.05m
4:33AM0.32m
4:25PM0.15m
5:20AM0.16m
5:05PM0.27m
6:02AM0.04m
5:42PM0.40m
6:40AM-0.06m
6:18PM0.52m
7:15AM-0.12m
6:53PM0.64m
7:49AM-0.16m
7:29PM0.74m
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:22
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
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7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
Temp °C
13
12
13
12
12
12
11
13
13
11
14
13
11
13
13
12
12
12
11
12
12
10
7
9
7
10
8
6
12
11
7
12
9
6
10
11
7
11
5
2
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
16
0.7
W
15
0.8
W
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
15
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
13
1.1
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
11
Energy kJ
178
218
264
247
225
162
59
68
98
80
82
97
284
311
287
1146
490
17
355
867
778
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
NW
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
NW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.2
SSW
11
1.4
WNW
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
57
25
28
23
68
32
164
106
25
106
105
269
103
247
290
11
512
8
17
31
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
W
18
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
13
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
9
50
33
28
28
41
27
24
28
64
160
35
33
33
32
18
28
3
2
7
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
1
NW
9
0.8
WNW
8
1.3
NW
6
0.8
WNW
7
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.6
WNW
9
3
NW
10
3
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
51
36
32
24
156
88
112
68
159
103
272
450
413
1456
1666
1079
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
2
3
4
1
Distance (km)
23
145
1151
26
0
789
0
37
145
0
0
144
26
0
26
26
26
145
144
32
470
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
5
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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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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