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Drakes Estero Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Marin County (14 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Drakes Estero surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 14 Nov 2025 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drakes Estero this week:
The surf forecast for Drakes Estero over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Drakes Estero in the next 12 days are 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 14th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 17th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 20th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drakes Estero over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, near gales from the NW by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 15 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1931 | 619 | 494 | 770 | 901 | 631 | 451 | 1127 | 3313 | 3232 | 1527 | 1813 | 1281 | 522 | 317 | 373 | 231 | 322 | 1247 | 11068 | 5644 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:05PM 1.25 | 8:46AM 1.63 | 9:12PM 1.24 | 9:15AM 1.67 | 10:12PM 1.26 | 9:42AM 1.70 | 11:05PM 1.27 | 10:06AM 1.71 | 11:55PM 1.29 | 10:31AM 1.72 | 12:41AM 1.30 | 10:57AM 1.72 | 1:26AM 1.30 | 11:27AM 1.71 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:33AM 0.30 | 3:41PM 0.27 | 3:15AM 0.42 | 4:22PM 0.14 | 3:53AM 0.55 | 4:59PM 0.03 | 4:30AM 0.67 | 5:33PM -0.05 | 5:05AM 0.77 | 6:06PM -0.09 | 5:40AM 0.86 | 6:38PM -0.12 | 6:14AM 0.93 | ||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | ||
| Sunset | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:55 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | ||
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | ||
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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 12 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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