Drakes Estero surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 31 May 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
12.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Drakes Estero surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,433 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. 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+) 5AM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 4th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 5th 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 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Wed night, near gales from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sun
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
1
1
0
0
2
2
!
!
1
0
0
1
0
1
3
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
10
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
2.1
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
755
470
614
587
464
371
362
443
778
837
904
1549
1495
1326
1635
1652
866
800
1045
947
561
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
25
NW
35
NW
40
NW
50
NW
35
NW
30
NW
40
NW
40
NW
40
NW
55
NW
45
NW
45
NW
55
NW
45
NW
25
NW
40
NW
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:18AM1.68m
3:03PM1.26m
00:53AM1.65m
3:43PM1.25m
1:31AM1.61m
4:21PM1.24m
2:10AM1.55m
4:59PM1.25m
2:54AM1.47m
5:38PM1.27m
3:43AM1.37m
6:15PM1.32m
4:41AM1.26m
6:51PM1.39m
Low Tide
8:06AM-0.20m
7:46PM0.92m
8:42AM-0.20m
8:25PM0.93m
9:18AM-0.18m
9:07PM0.93m
9:56AM-0.15m
9:57PM0.92m
10:37AM-0.10m
10:59PM0.88m
11:19AM-0.03m
00:10AM0.80m
12:03PM0.06m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:28
8:29
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:31
Temp °C
12
14
13
11
12
12
11
14
15
11
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
12
11
12
13
10
12
10
7
10
9
5
6
5
2
7
5
4
4
3
1
3
2
1
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.2
WNW
9
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.9
WNW
9
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
755
419
614
587
227
371
362
349
223
252
524
855
775
781
679
567
515
427
367
561
326
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.1
S
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.9
SW
16
0.1
SW
26
Energy kJ
650
470
522
4
464
18
43
97
186
167
169
255
13
3
3
2
358
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
S
14
0.5
SW
21
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.1
W
19
Energy kJ
85
17
17
16
12
14
222
12
12
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
2.3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
Energy kJ
296
325
222
306
443
778
837
904
1549
1495
1326
1635
1652
866
800
1045
947
561
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
240
23
0
145
48
48
145
32
48
144
48
48
144
143
145
147
144
26
144
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
5
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
7
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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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