Stinson Beach surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 01 Dec 2025 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
14.0° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Monday (Dec 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stinson Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 1st Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 22s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 1st Dec)4ft (1.2m) 20s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 2nd Dec)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
1.2
W
1.7
W
1.9
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
0.9
W
1
W
1
W
1
W
1
W
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)222018161616151413131212121111111213121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5891103184119481817136613711042591268190187177205116185285335285276209
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
E
10
WNW
5
NE
5
N
10
WNW
5
NE
15
ENE
5
NE
5
NNE
0
NE
10
WNW
5
ENE
10
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
N
10
NW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffoffglassglasscrossglasscrosscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:04PM
0.94
8:19AM
1.42
10:10PM
0.98
8:59AM
1.48
11:10PM
1.02
9:43AM
1.52
12:06AM
1.05
10:30AM
1.53
1:00AM
1.06
11:19AM
1.50
1:53AM
1.07
12:10PM
1.43
2:46AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:09PM
-0.00
2:37AM
0.37
3:56PM
-0.16
3:26AM
0.44
4:44PM
-0.27
4:16AM
0.50
5:32PM
-0.34
5:07AM
0.54
6:20PM
-0.36
6:01AM
0.56
7:10PM
-0.33
6:57AM
0.58
8:01PM
-0.27
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Sunrise7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-4:51--4:51--4:51--4:51--4:51--4:51--4:51-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121312141211151413131413141313141413151515
Feels °C (?)910911101013111191110121011111111131314
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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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