Stinson Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.90° N 122.65° W

Stinson Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stinson Beach sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.8° 

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


Stinson Beach surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WNW swell with 4,438 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stinson Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Stinson Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stinson Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 1st Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 6th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 7th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stinson Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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SW
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0.8
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21
1.3
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1.4
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2.1
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1.9
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1.6
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1.1
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1.5
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1.7
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1.6
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14
1.7
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17
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
346
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602
587
483
541
1174
1215
1143
1120
811
1626
1442
1091
711
501
794
1063
957
1660
4438
Wind (km/h)
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15
W
5
WNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
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10
WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:40PM1.24m
6:34AM1.03m
4:55PM1.15m
7:29AM1.09m
6:16PM1.09m
8:14AM1.16m
7:37PM1.05m
8:54AM1.22m
8:52PM1.02m
9:30AM1.27m
9:58PM1.01m
10:02AM1.31m
10:58PM1.01m
Low Tide
10:35AM0.62m
11:38PM-0.09m
12:06PM0.59m
00:45AM-0.03m
1:31PM0.50m
1:47AM0.03m
2:40PM0.38m
2:41AM0.09m
3:38PM0.25m
3:28AM0.17m
4:28PM0.13m
4:12AM0.25m
5:11PM0.02m
4:52AM0.33m
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Temp °C
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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 16 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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