Stinson Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.90° N 122.65° W

Issued: 4 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stinson Beach sea temperature is
14.8° C

2.4°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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 594 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2PM. 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+) 8AM (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SSW
18
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
371
361
477
318
301
204
418
496
367
309
305
251
203
142
208
127
251
216
316
573
264
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
10
SW
15
W
10
W
10
SSW
20
W
15
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
W
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:04PM1.09m
2:42AM1.23m
4:50PM1.12m
3:44AM1.09m
5:35PM1.16m
4:54AM0.94m
6:19PM1.19m
6:17AM0.83m
7:01PM1.22m
7:51AM0.77m
7:41PM1.24m
9:20AM0.78m
8:20PM1.26m
Low Tide
9:28AM-0.26m
9:42PM0.49m
10:17AM-0.16m
10:54PM0.44m
11:06AM-0.04m
00:09AM0.37m
11:55AM0.09m
1:22AM0.28m
12:46PM0.22m
2:28AM0.18m
1:37PM0.34m
3:26AM0.09m
2:30PM0.44m
4:16AM0.01m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
16
15
15
16
12
15
16
12
15
16
14
15
16
14
16
16
13
Feels °C
12
12
12
13
13
12
13
14
9
14
14
9
14
14
13
13
14
13
15
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
WNW
8
0.9
SW
14
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
17
1
WNW
9
Energy kJ
371
361
477
318
301
198
418
496
367
134
305
165
122
87
63
60
223
216
316
573
176
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
SW
14
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
128
105
103
75
211
204
68
57
90
309
96
251
203
142
208
114
57
32
167
106
264
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.2
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.2
S
10
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
95
98
95
83
71
67
1
40
134
97
8
197
111
103
116
127
251
134
35
65
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
1
WNW
9
Energy kJ
4
7
4
5
6
141
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
4
1
Distance (km)
63
101
35
35
101
18
18
761
4
18
119
4
18
119
18
18
101
12
18
202
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
3
2
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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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