Stinson Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.90° N 122.65° W

Issued: 4 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stinson Beach sea temperature is
17.0° C

4.1°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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,168 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 1st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 1st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 1st Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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 Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SW
18
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
650
943
746
731
1168
676
522
706
308
262
318
234
201
201
183
188
188
252
249
223
268
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
WSW
15
S
15
WSW
15
W
10
S
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
W
10
SW
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
W
15
W
15
W
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:28PM1.28m
2:06PM0.96m
00:05AM1.27m
2:36PM0.97m
00:43AM1.24m
3:06PM0.99m
1:22AM1.19m
3:36PM1.01m
2:05AM1.12m
4:06PM1.05m
2:53AM1.03m
4:38PM1.10m
3:51AM0.93m
Low Tide
6:23PM0.61m
7:21AM-0.15m
7:01PM0.60m
7:54AM-0.14m
7:40PM0.60m
8:27AM-0.12m
8:21PM0.58m
9:01AM-0.09m
9:08PM0.56m
9:35AM-0.04m
10:03PM0.52m
10:12AM0.03m
11:05PM0.45m
10:51AM0.13m
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5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
<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
8:36
 mm
Temp °C
17
14
15
16
12
16
16
13
15
15
12
16
17
13
16
16
12
15
15
12
14
Feels °C
15
11
12
14
9
14
14
11
14
13
10
15
16
10
15
14
10
13
13
8
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.5
SW
14
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
650
943
746
731
1168
676
522
706
308
262
318
234
149
191
183
103
188
197
217
223
268
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
20
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
112
186
102
199
197
235
165
163
157
181
106
136
201
201
102
184
103
252
249
152
211
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
W
17
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.2
W
15
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.3
W
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.5
SW
21
Energy kJ
18
110
96
52
52
44
45
97
37
6
123
9
17
44
62
32
96
47
94
62
224
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
188
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
2
4
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
2
4
2
Distance (km)
119
48
35
463
4
18
463
18
432
119
18
18
463
29
761
119
48
447
119
48
119
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
2
4
4
1
4
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
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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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