Stinson Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and let’s look at what’s coming.

Truth is, Stinson Beach is going to be a tough slog for a while. There’s a long gap with barely anything worth paddling out for. The first half-decent chance isn’t until Tuesday the 18th, and even that’s messy. Sunday and Monday are total washouts – tiny, choppy junk with the wind on it.

Tuesday the 18th morning, we get a pulse of swell around 6ft out of the WNW, but the period is short and fat at 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (653), but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s bumpy. It’s beginner-friendly size, but the chop will make you work. Not a standout, but it’s something.

The best we’ve got in this whole 16-day window – and I’m being real with you – is Thursday the 27th morning. Swell sits around 6ft from the WNW, period stretches to 9 seconds which gives it a bit more grunt. Combined energy is strong (573). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so you’ll see small ripples but not whitewash. For this spot, that’s the cleanest you’ll get in this forecast. That afternoon, energy jumps to 717, but the wind picks up and ruins it, so the morning is your window.

Friday the 28th morning is also worth a look – 5ft WNW groundswell, period 9 seconds, energy strong at 748. Light cross-onshore again, so it’ll be cleaner than most. Not perfect, but compared to the rest, it’s a decent session.

Everything else is either too small, too onshore, or both. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. Stinson is a beach break, so the wind just tears it apart. There is a moment late on the 31st Monday morning where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is tiny – 2ft from the SW with hardly any energy (246). Fine for a log if you’re keen.

Crowds are possible on the better days, so expect company if you hit that Thursday morning.

Rusty.

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