The Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.90° N 122.70° W

Issued: 10 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Patch sea temperature is
13.6° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore 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★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Patch 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-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Patch 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 17°C on Tue 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
2
3
2
2
3
1
0
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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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
214
316
573
264
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
W
10
WNW
10
SW
20
WNW
15
W
10
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-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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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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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
8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
8:36
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
16
15
15
16
13
15
16
12
15
15
14
16
17
14
17
17
14
Feels °C
13
12
12
13
13
12
13
13
10
14
14
9
13
12
12
15
16
13
16
15
13
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
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
SW
14
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.6
SW
13
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
371
361
477
318
301
198
418
496
367
113
305
161
119
142
63
45
223
214
316
573
264
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
0.5
WNW
5
0.9
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
9
Energy kJ
128
105
103
75
211
204
68
57
13
309
96
251
203
103
208
114
43
134
167
23
65
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
0.1
SW
21
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
95
98
95
83
72
68
1
40
134
97
8
197
111
18
116
127
251
33
30
9
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
4
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
Energy kJ
5
7
4
4
3
144
83
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
60
99
31
31
99
22
22
764
0
22
121
0
22
121
22
22
99
22
22
25
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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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