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Drakes Estero surf Forecast / CAL – Marin County / USA
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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 (Apr 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s 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 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drakes Estero over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 114 | 351 | 684 | 869 | 488 | 930 | 262 | 1170 | 671 | 980 | 756 | 1556 | 1473 | 1291 | 2086 | 1309 | 575 | 778 | 411 | 88 | 377 | 954 | 1824 | 1918 | 1062 | 541 | 854 | 517 | 251 | 209 | 260 | 255 | 222 | 233 | 415 | 419 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | 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 | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:26AM 1.62 | 3:39PM 1.17 | 2:00AM 1.60 | 4:38PM 1.15 | 2:40AM 1.57 | 5:45PM 1.14 | 3:30AM 1.53 | 6:52PM 1.17 | 4:32AM 1.47 | 7:50PM 1.23 | 5:47AM 1.42 | 8:35PM 1.31 | 7:08AM 1.37 | 9:13PM 1.42 | 8:28AM 1.36 | 9:48PM 1.54 | 9:43AM 1.36 | 10:22PM 1.66 | 10:51AM 1.37 | 10:56PM 1.76 | 11:55AM 1.38 | 11:30PM 1.84 | 12:56PM 1.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:54AM -0.19 | 8:26PM 0.81 | 9:37AM -0.20 | 9:05PM 0.88 | 10:26AM -0.19 | 9:58PM 0.94 | 11:23AM -0.16 | 11:15PM 0.96 | 12:26PM -0.13 | 12:50AM 0.91 | 1:29PM -0.10 | 2:14AM 0.78 | 2:28PM -0.06 | 3:21AM 0.58 | 3:21PM -0.01 | 4:17AM 0.34 | 4:10PM 0.08 | 5:08AM 0.10 | 4:56PM 0.20 | 5:56AM -0.12 | 5:41PM 0.33 | 6:43AM -0.30 | 6:25PM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 |
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| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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