Stinson Beach surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 PDT
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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
14.6° C
(Which is 2.8°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 9th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 10th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 11th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stinson Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.9
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.5
W
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.7
WNW
0.5
SW
1.5
NW
Period(s) (?)13131616161817151616689101010968167
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6867165165216375358221314310295397450463422282277140339127204
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
W
5
W
10
S
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
30
SW
30
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
W
10
W
10
NE
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
NW
25
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:03PM
0.81
4:20AM
1.02
8:07PM
0.85
5:29AM
1.00
8:46PM
0.89
6:42AM
0.99
9:15PM
0.94
7:51AM
1.01
9:40PM
1.00
8:54AM
1.03
10:05PM
1.07
9:53AM
1.05
10:31PM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:28AM
0.06
11:31PM
0.65
12:34PM
0.07
1:06AM
0.63
1:38PM
0.07
2:17AM
0.58
2:33PM
0.06
3:11AM
0.49
3:20PM
0.06
3:55AM
0.39
4:00PM
0.07
4:36AM
0.26
4:38PM
0.10
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise6:45--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-7:38--7:39--7:40--7:42--7:43--7:44--7:45-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------4132734-51-----
Temp. °C15161415161415151412111212121111131112129
Feels °C (?)14141314141414131383587781071084
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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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