Surf Forecasts:
San Rafael surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at San Rafael in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Wednesday 11 Nov, 11AM (local time) – 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at San Rafael before Friday 20 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 5ft (1.6m), 8s on Wednesday 11 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Rafael this week:
The most powerful waves expected at San Rafael in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Rafael over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 46 | 41 | 32 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 69 | 123 | 242 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:08PM0.17m | 8:56AM0.22m | 6:43PM0.13m | 9:20AM0.25m | 9:49AM0.27m | 10:21AM0.27m | 10:57AM0.27m | 11:38AM0.26m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07AM0.08m | 6:24PM0.13m | 00:54AM0.07m | 00:42AM0.05m | 00:37AM0.03m | 00:34AM0.01m | 00:38AM-0.01m | 00:37AM-0.02m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 52 | 46 | 41 | 32 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 69 | 83 | 169 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 4 | — | E 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 2 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 123 | 242 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 233 | 2 | 2 | 230 | 230 | 235 | 235 | 230 | 234 | 307 | 230 | 235 | 547 | 230 | 233 | 231 | 230 | 231 | 431 | 36 |
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Information about the San Rafael Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Rafael provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Rafael can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Rafael 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 (San Rafael) 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 San Rafael 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.
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