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Sonoma County Surf

Detailed Sonoma County surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Sonoma County. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Sonoma County. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Sonoma County over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Sonoma County and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

Sonoma County Surf Forecast

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Sonoma County Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Sonoma County Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Sonoma County coastline are also listed below.

Sonoma County Photos

Sonoma County Wavefinder

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Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
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2

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2

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0

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6

SW
0.7

SW
0.6

SW
0.4

SW
0.8

SSW
0.5

SW
0.5

SW
0.8

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SW
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
2.1

WNW
1.6

WNW
0.6

SW
Period(s) (?)161414211420201418181816161615121514186716
Energy(?)235397248203472463304587578565592462409396228111203160157509412304
Wind
(km/h)
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20
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Wind State(?)oncrosscross-
off
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on
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off
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off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
12:55PM
1.41

11:47PM
1.88


12:12AM
1.64
1:56PM
1.17

1:10AM
1.51


3:04AM
1.35

2:02PM
1.61
2:51AM
1.25

2:50PM
1.64
4:01AM
1.18

3:20PM
1.99

6:46AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)

6:36PM
0.56

7:52AM
-0.01
6:29PM
0.52

7:58AM
0.09
7:26PM
0.52

8:29AM
0.19

9:33PM
0.40
9:26AM
0.44

8:55PM
0.44
9:33AM
0.41

9:47PM
0.40
8:51AM
1.19

10:33PM
0.37
11:19AM
0.91
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High °C
20181318171515181417161316161315161321211523
Low °C
17171215161313171313161213151113131216191316
Chill °C (?)
20181118161415181317161316161315151221211323
Sunrise
6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39
Sunset
-7:54--7:57--7:54--7:53--7:52--7:47--7:45--
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.6

W
0.7

SW
0.6

SW
0.6

W
0.8

SSW
1.0

WNW
0.9

WNW
1.2

NW
1.3

NW
1.2

NW
1.1

NW
1.0

NW
0.9

NW
0.8

NW
0.6

NW
0.4

WNW
0.4

SW
0.5

SW
0.4

SW
0.4

SW
0.5

SW
0.6

SW
Period (s)6141481488888888886151418181616
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.6

SW
0.3

SW
0.4

NW
0.6

SSW
0.4

SW
0.7

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.8

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.6

SSW
0.7

SSW
0.5

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.4

SSW
0.3

SW
0.3

SW
0.4

SW
0.4

S
0.4

S
Period (s)1624914211313141414181616161512121814131111
Wind waves (m) & direction
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1.0

WNW
0.8

WNW

-
1.0

WNW

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
0.4

WNW
0.7

NW
0.5

WNW
2.1

WNW
1.6

WNW
0.9

WNW
Period (s)-76-7-----------556677



Sonoma County Surf Breaks

Surfing isn't the first thing that springs to mind when you look at the Sonoma coast. Large cliffs, rocky coves and deep waters make it a nightmare to get to a wave never mind surf one. Local knowledge is a must in this area as surfable beaches are very few and far between. Salmon Creek is the most well known spot, where most surfers will congregate. Secret spots are hidden all up and down but finding them from the top of the cliffs that line highway 1 will be no easy task. Scope out where you're going first, a surfers leg is high on a Great White Shark's lunch list.

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