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The Patch Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Marin County (14 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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The Patch surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Patch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Patch sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 26th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 27th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Patch over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 14 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
236 | 378 | 521 | 379 | 358 | 331 | 331 | 240 | 231 | 203 | 161 | 157 | 186 | 206 | 276 | 356 | 522 | 1101 | 833 | 1447 | 973 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:36PM1.01m | 2:54AM1.24m | 5:33PM1.03m | 4:00AM1.13m | 6:26PM1.07m | 5:14AM1.01m | 7:14PM1.12m | 6:35AM0.91m | 7:58PM1.17m | 7:59AM0.85m | 8:36PM1.21m | 9:18AM0.84m | 9:10PM1.24m | 10:27AM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:52PM0.55m | 10:45AM-0.21m | 11:12PM0.52m | 11:44AM-0.12m | 00:34AM0.45m | 12:41PM-0.02m | 1:50AM0.35m | 1:36PM0.08m | 2:55AM0.23m | 2:27PM0.18m | 3:50AM0.12m | 3:14PM0.28m | 4:37AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | 8:22 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 |
14 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 232 | 378 | 521 | 379 | 358 | 331 | 331 | 240 | 231 | 183 | 35 | 98 | 96 | 206 | 222 | 356 | 280 | 705 | 251 | 1447 | 973 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 236 | 337 | 184 | 84 | 80 | 194 | 109 | 109 | 203 | 203 | 161 | 157 | 186 | 75 | 276 | 178 | 7 | 251 | 314 | 239 | 214 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 21 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | W 16 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 64 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 73 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 55 | 53 | 131 | 134 | 45 | 152 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 522 | 1101 | 833 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 8 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 121 | 120 | 0 | 157 | 8 | 22 |
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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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