Stinson Beach surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 PST
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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
13.8° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 18th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
!
2
3
3
1
4
2
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
W
1.2
W
2.5
WNW
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
3.5
WNW
3
W
2.1
W
2.1
W
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
W
1.3
SSW
2.5
S
3.5
SSW
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)13131081112131312111010101099868911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)581490137810302537308738512966126910071178203954034818184521328361897785
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
20
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
35
W
25
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
ESE
10
NE
25
NW
15
NNW
5
ESE
5
SW
10
ESE
20
ENE
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
SE
45
SSE
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:10AM
1.32
11:48PM
1.08
10:52AM
1.30
12:13AM
1.12
11:36AM
1.26
12:39AM
1.17
12:22PM
1.19
1:08AM
1.22
1:13PM
1.09
1:39AM
1.26
2:14PM
0.97
2:16AM
1.29
3:29PM
0.87
3:00AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:38PM
-0.08
5:35AM
0.43
6:08PM
-0.06
6:14AM
0.35
6:39PM
-0.01
6:57AM
0.28
7:11PM
0.07
7:43AM
0.21
7:45PM
0.17
8:36AM
0.15
8:23PM
0.29
9:35AM
0.10
9:06PM
0.41
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:58--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-5:50--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:54--5:55-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
1321032----1-------1107
Temp. °C111111119799898699891111121213
Feels °C (?)963200446420666465646
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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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