Stinson Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.90° N 122.65° W

Issued: 10 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stinson Beach sea temperature is
16.9° 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,817 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 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 Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
3
0
2
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
2.4
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1
WNW
8
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1037
764
1313
892
717
1233
776
759
1262
806
643
731
428
287
364
212
201
201
125
184
103
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
5
ESE
20
WNW
10
W
15
S
15
WSW
15
W
10
SSE
15
SW
15
S
10
S
15
W
15
WNW
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
12:58PM0.93m
10:50PM1.28m
1:33PM0.95m
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
Low Tide
5:43PM0.60m
6:48AM-0.14m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
<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
16
17
15
17
17
14
15
16
13
15
16
13
15
16
13
16
17
13
15
16
14
Feels °C
13
12
10
17
14
10
12
13
10
13
13
11
13
14
10
15
16
10
13
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WNW
9
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
2.2
WNW
10
0.5
SW
15
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
11
2.4
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
592
203
174
892
112
1233
776
759
1262
806
643
731
428
287
364
212
149
157
125
83
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.5
SW
15
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.4
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
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
203
22
18
106
44
186
73
199
197
183
165
163
157
181
106
106
201
201
102
103
103
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.1
S
11
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
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
11
18
72
2
110
96
52
53
44
45
97
37
6
123
9
17
44
62
184
96
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
1037
764
1313
717
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
4
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
4
119
118
0
119
4
18
463
57
18
29
18
18
463
57
18
463
18
35
101
67
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
4
2
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
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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