Stinson Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.90° N 122.65° W

Issued: 4 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stinson Beach sea temperature is
16.4° C

3.7°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,550 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 28th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 28th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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 Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
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
0
0
0
1
3
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
2.1
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
NW
9
1.9
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
214
222
444
246
418
1080
909
940
1550
702
716
485
472
522
776
598
678
700
474
352
327
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
W
20
W
25
WNW
35
WNW
30
NW
10
NW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
S
20
S
20
W
20
W
15
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
10
SSW
20
W
25
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:31AM0.87m
9:35PM1.27m
12:18PM0.91m
10:13PM1.28m
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
Low Tide
4:14PM0.56m
5:38AM-0.10m
5:01PM0.59m
6:14AM-0.12m
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
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
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8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
 mm
Temp °C
16
17
15
14
15
13
16
17
15
16
16
14
15
16
13
14
15
13
14
15
14
Feels °C
13
14
13
9
9
6
13
11
10
13
11
11
12
14
10
11
11
8
13
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
1.8
WNW
9
0.6
SW
16
2.3
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
10
0.5
SW
15
1.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
214
164
444
246
334
306
537
203
904
702
110
485
472
522
776
598
165
163
157
181
106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.2
WNW
9
0.4
SW
13
0.1
S
10
0.6
SW
16
0.1
SW
24
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
S
11
0.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
183
222
8
42
2
203
22
174
106
44
186
102
199
197
232
44
97
37
9
154
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
13
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
17
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
10
9
4
3
3
11
18
72
44
78
96
100
52
44
18
43
6
6
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
6
1
W
5
0.8
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
NW
9
2
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
123
59
32
104
418
1080
909
940
1550
716
678
700
474
352
327
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
4
2
1
3
Distance (km)
119
444
108
449
1610
118
119
118
18
18
484
4
35
119
86
120
484
57
29
120
108
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
4
2
3
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
2
1
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
4
7
5
6
6
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
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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