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Stinson Beach surf Forecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 PDT
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Stinson Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Stinson Beach sea temperature is 14.4°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.9 °C max: 14.2 °C min: 10.3 °C)
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Stinson Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Stinson Beach sea temperature is 14.4°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 11.9 °C max: 14.2 °C min: 10.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stinson Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Stinson Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stinson Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 25th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 27th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 29th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stinson Beach over the next 12 days.

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Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
1.6
WNW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
2.4
WNW
2.5
WNW
2
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.3
WNW
3
NW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1
WNW
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)1616715151879988778999988111110109910109991615141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)203119222144104194529104457692664325652573116601261948825550408129176223492283263643460311235158186153206181294
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
25
NW
15
NW
30
NW
25
NW
25
NW
35
NW
25
NW
15
NW
30
NW
20
NW
20
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
10
SW
20
SW
20
WNW
15
WSW
25
WSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
5
E
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
25
NW
15
WNW
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:18AM
1.21
2:05PM
0.90
12:47AM
1.21
2:58PM
0.87
1:21AM
1.20
3:57PM
0.85
2:02AM
1.18
5:04PM
0.85
2:51AM
1.15
6:12PM
0.87
3:53AM
1.10
7:10PM
0.91
5:07AM
1.06
7:56PM
0.98
6:28AM
1.03
8:34PM
1.05
7:48AM
1.01
9:09PM
1.14
9:03AM
1.01
9:43PM
1.23
10:12AM
1.02
10:17PM
1.31
11:16AM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:52PM
0.42
7:46AM
-0.10
7:22PM
0.48
8:24AM
-0.13
7:55PM
0.54
9:07AM
-0.13
8:35PM
0.59
9:57AM
-0.13
9:28PM
0.62
10:54AM
-0.11
10:47PM
0.64
11:57AM
-0.09
12:21AM
0.61
1:01PM
-0.07
1:45AM
0.52
2:00PM
-0.04
2:51AM
0.38
2:53PM
-0.00
3:47AM
0.23
3:41PM
0.06
4:38AM
0.06
4:27PM
0.14
5:26AM
-0.09
Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07
Sunset7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--
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Rain (mm)
------------------------26----------
Temp. °C141112131213131112131013141013141113131012131211121111121112141113141114
Feels °C (?)12867875487388398497399977599810117109512

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Stinson Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Stinson Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Stinson Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stinson 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 (Stinson 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 Stinson 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.

Stinson Beach is 10 km (6 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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