Drakes Estero surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 26 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Drakes Estero in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 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 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu morning, strong winds from the NW by Fri night).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
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
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
3
3
1
2
2
!
1
1
1
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
0.7
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
3
WNW
8
2.2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
8
0.6
W
17
0.9
W
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
247
225
224
164
106
98
196
206
269
394
354
553
1314
782
1163
904
1216
1363
270
220
406
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
5
WSW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NW
30
NW
10
WNW
5
W
30
NW
30
NW
30
NW
45
NW
40
NW
40
NW
40
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
15
W
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
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
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
00:49AM1.64m
3:08PM1.23m
Low Tide
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
8:24AM-0.16m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
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6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
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7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
2
Temp °C
12
12
12
11
13
13
12
12
12
11
13
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
11
11
12
7
8
7
6
12
10
7
9
7
5
12
8
6
7
4
3
3
5
3
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
11
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
15
1.5
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.9
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
247
225
224
164
59
98
130
112
95
284
354
232
29
263
17
213
31
21
207
125
256
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
W
16
Energy kJ
23
28
32
27
106
25
106
105
269
34
243
32
9
17
6
17
7
31
41
103
406
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
W
18
0.3
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
SW
12
0.3
W
19
0.6
W
17
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
28
35
41
9
24
28
64
160
35
9
33
9
3
8
2
2
3
6
66
220
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
4
1
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
1.3
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
3
WNW
8
2.2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
12
2.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
16
68
22
68
68
196
206
166
394
553
1314
782
1163
904
1216
1363
270
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
4
1
2
3
4
Distance (km)
32
26
145
26
17
147
26
26
147
0
0
145
32
26
147
144
145
512
144
32
363
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
1
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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