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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
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.4° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Friday (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drakes Estero over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 14 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 7 | |
661 | 793 | 168 | 122 | 144 | 82 | 183 | 103 | 178 | 218 | 264 | 313 | 321 | 297 | 161 | 211 | 98 | 204 | 246 | 273 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:44PM1.30m | 6:05AM1.45m | 8:38PM1.37m | 7:27AM1.37m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:41PM-0.16m | 1:12AM0.81m | 1:49PM-0.09m | 2:33AM0.68m | 2:49PM-0.02m | 3:39AM0.50m | 3:41PM0.05m | 4:33AM0.32m | 4:25PM0.15m | 5:20AM0.16m | 5:05PM0.27m | 6:02AM0.04m | 5:42PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
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Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
10 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 14 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 |
 kJ | 661 | 226 | 168 | 122 | 144 | 81 | 183 | 103 | 178 | 218 | 264 | 313 | 321 | 297 | 161 | 211 | 98 | 204 | 82 | 273 | 370 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | W 15 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | SSW 11 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | WNW 18 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 147 | 11 | 142 | 115 | 81 | 82 | 104 | 68 | 37 | 61 | 28 | 53 | 28 | 32 | 15 | 24 | 36 | 64 | 246 | 23 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 15 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 15 | S 11 |
| kJ | 23 | 23 | 11 | 121 | 121 | 72 | 69 | 45 | 57 | 50 | 33 | 28 | 35 | 41 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 93 | 35 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 13 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 10 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | 793 | 142 | — | — | 53 | 24 | 14 | 67 | — | 68 | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 231 | 440 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 145 | 24 | 32 | 147 | 32 | 0 | 145 | 48 | 0 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 37 | 145 | 0 | 145 | 374 | 144 |
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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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