
Surf Forecasts:
Stinson Beach surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with NW 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 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 28th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stinson Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 251 | 216 | 316 | 573 | 264 | 367 | 455 | 550 | 316 | 222 | 444 | 246 | 525 | 759 | 405 | 798 | 1983 | 772 | 1040 | 1657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:58PM0.93m | 10:50PM1.28m | 1:33PM0.95m | 11:28PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:14AM-0.12m | 5:43PM0.60m | 6:48AM-0.14m | 6:23PM0.61m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | SW 20 |
73 | 223 | 40 | 316 | 573 | 173 | 367 | 344 | 174 | 169 | 164 | 444 | 246 | 334 | 306 | 405 | 203 | 1209 | 772 | 112 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 24 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 15 |
114 | 251 | 216 | 167 | 35 | 264 | 9 | 71 | 175 | 183 | 222 | 8 | 43 | 2 | 2 | 203 | 22 | 174 | 106 | 18 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | — | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 | S 10 | W 14 | W 13 | — | — | S 24 | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 15 |
127 | 2 | 134 | 36 | 8 | 84 | — | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 14 | — | — | 11 | — | 18 | 72 | 44 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | NW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
— | 64 | — | — | — | — | 267 | 455 | 550 | 316 | 135 | 95 | 58 | 525 | 759 | — | 798 | 1983 | — | 1040 | 1657 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 120 | 18 | 35 | 463 | 29 | 18 | 120 | 118 | 119 | 391 | 120 | 120 | 1138 | 4 | 4 | 463 | 4 | 18 | 119 | 4 |
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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.









