The Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.90° N 122.70° W

The Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Patch sea temperature is
16.8°C
3.0° 

The Patch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Patch surf forecast from 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 5 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WNW swell with 3,857 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Patch this week:

The surf forecast for The Patch over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Patch in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 29th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Patch over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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0.8
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1.3
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18
1.4
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18
1.4
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1.4
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1.5
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1.3
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14
1.8
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1.7
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13
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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406
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395
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346
341
669
587
565
546
1161
1229
1143
977
1106
701
1090
917
289
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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W
10
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
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NNW
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SSE
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SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:23AM0.98m
2:35PM1.32m
5:31AM0.99m
3:40PM1.24m
6:34AM1.03m
4:55PM1.15m
7:29AM1.09m
6:16PM1.09m
8:14AM1.16m
7:37PM1.05m
8:54AM1.22m
8:52PM1.02m
Low Tide
9:29PM-0.20m
9:17AM0.61m
10:31PM-0.15m
10:35AM0.62m
11:38PM-0.09m
12:06PM0.59m
00:45AM-0.03m
1:31PM0.50m
1:47AM0.03m
2:40PM0.38m
2:41AM0.09m
3:38PM0.25m
3:28AM0.17m
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Temp °C
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Information about the The Patch Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Patch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Patch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Patch 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 (The Patch) 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 The Patch 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.

The Patch is 15 km (9 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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