Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.83° N 122.54° W

Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach sea temperature is
16.5°C
2.4° 

Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, W swell with 2,379 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 15th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
4
3
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.5
SW
21
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
20
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.9
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
16
2.3
W
15
2.4
W
14
2.1
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.4
W
11
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
322
314
220
217
388
465
455
444
966
814
1025
706
497
436
2249
2184
1299
621
457
183
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
WNW
0
ESE
10
NE
10
WNW
5
W
10
NNE
15
W
10
W
15
W
20
W
20
W
15
W
15
WSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NW
15
WNW
Wind State
off
cross
glassy
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross
High Tide
2:05PM1.76m
5:17AM1.38m
2:52PM1.68m
6:30AM1.38m
3:51PM1.60m
7:29AM1.41m
5:02PM1.54m
8:09AM1.46m
6:17PM1.51m
8:39AM1.53m
7:26PM1.52m
9:05AM1.60m
8:29PM1.54m
Low Tide
8:22AM1.05m
9:25PM0.09m
9:22AM1.12m
10:23PM0.16m
10:49AM1.13m
11:28PM0.19m
12:15PM1.07m
00:31AM0.20m
1:21PM0.96m
1:25AM0.19m
2:12PM0.81m
2:10AM0.19m
2:54PM0.64m
2:49AM0.22m
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6:29
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6:27
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Temp °C
19
26
23
22
26
24
21
23
17
14
15
12
14
15
14
16
15
15
15
18
15
Feels °C
15
22
19
18
22
21
18
20
15
12
12
9
11
12
12
12
12
13
12
15
12
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Information about the Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach 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 (Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach) 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 Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach 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.

Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Corte Madera. If you plan a vacation in Marin County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Corte Madera. Corte Madera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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