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Stinson Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Marin County (14 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Stinson Beach surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.1° C
(Which is 2.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stinson Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
3854 | 2199 | 530 | 755 | 746 | 512 | 426 | 443 | 370 | 274 | 598 | 496 | 379 | 322 | 353 | 360 | 360 | 358 | 372 | 281 | 281 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 00:12AM1.44m | 2:40PM0.99m | 1:02AM1.41m | 3:38PM1.00m | 1:55AM1.34m | 4:36PM1.01m | 2:54AM1.24m | 5:33PM1.03m | 4:00AM1.13m | 6:26PM1.07m | 5:14AM1.01m | 7:14PM1.12m | 6:35AM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.48m | 8:00AM-0.37m | 7:42PM0.52m | 8:52AM-0.35m | 8:42PM0.54m | 9:47AM-0.29m | 9:52PM0.55m | 10:45AM-0.21m | 11:12PM0.52m | 11:44AM-0.12m | 00:34AM0.45m | 12:41PM-0.02m | 1:50AM0.35m | 1:36PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | 8:21 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 2388 | 1333 | 530 | 56 | 746 | 512 | 426 | 443 | 370 | 269 | 598 | 496 | 379 | 322 | 353 | 360 | 360 | 358 | 372 | 281 | 281 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 46 | 45 | 17 | 26 | 188 | 267 | 405 | 272 | 263 | 274 | 184 | 236 | 84 | 80 | 194 | 109 | 109 | 203 | 203 | 161 | 157 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 21 | S 11 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 30 | 13 | 26 | 16 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 162 | 64 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 71 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3854 | 2199 | — | 755 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 119 | 57 | 73 | 119 | 4 | 0 | 118 | 12 | 18 | 57 | 12 | 18 | 29 | 35 | 48 | 35 | 35 | 63 | 35 | 12 | 18 |
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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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