Stinson Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.90° N 122.65° W

Issued: 10 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stinson Beach sea temperature is
15.2° C

2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,430 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with WNW 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 (Jun 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stinson Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 2AM. 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 (Sun 28th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
2
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
2.1
WNW
7
3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
305
251
203
142
208
127
251
216
316
573
264
367
344
395
236
222
444
246
495
1430
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:19PM1.19m
6:17AM0.83m
7:01PM1.22m
7:51AM0.77m
7:41PM1.24m
9:20AM0.78m
8:20PM1.26m
10:33AM0.82m
8:58PM1.26m
11:31AM0.87m
9:35PM1.27m
12:18PM0.91m
10:13PM1.28m
Low Tide
11:55AM0.09m
1:22AM0.28m
12:46PM0.22m
2:28AM0.18m
1:37PM0.34m
3:26AM0.09m
2:30PM0.44m
4:16AM0.01m
3:23PM0.51m
4:59AM-0.05m
4:14PM0.56m
5:38AM-0.10m
5:01PM0.59m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
 mm
Temp °C
15
17
13
15
16
13
15
17
14
16
17
15
17
16
14
17
17
15
15
16
14
Feels °C
14
15
10
13
14
11
13
15
13
15
15
13
14
12
9
14
14
11
11
11
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
SW
14
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.6
SW
13
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
7
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
1.2
WNW
8
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
2.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
105
305
153
149
142
96
73
58
42
316
573
264
170
344
220
167
164
444
246
334
938
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
SW
16
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.2
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
10
0.1
S
10
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
309
96
251
203
103
208
114
223
216
167
45
62
367
71
175
183
222
8
55
2
306
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
0.2
S
10
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.5
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
14
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
97
8
197
111
18
116
127
251
134
30
18
84
9
9
2
9
4
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
147
110
294
395
236
179
149
127
495
1430
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
18
119
18
18
119
18
18
101
18
18
29
29
18
118
93
119
424
118
120
529
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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