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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
Rating
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2

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2

Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8

W
0.8

W
0.6

W
0.4

SW
1.6

WNW
2.2

W
0.3

SW
2.0

W
1.9

W
1.8

W
1.8

NW
1.7

WNW
1.7

WNW
1.8

WNW
2.0

WNW
1.9

WNW
1.6

NW
1.6

W
1.3

NW
1.2

W
1.0

W
0.9

W
Period(s) (?)1110913101213121212121111101010121012111111
Energy(?)21718315714157114885212241113105815219827137198368771614910781410467261
Wind
(km/h)
10
5
5
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5
5
10
10
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15
10
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5
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15
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25
10
Wind State(?)cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)

8:40PM
0.84
7:04AM
1.72

9:11PM
1.57
7:44AM
2.22

10:02PM
1.62
8:51AM
1.29

10:56PM
1.31
8:58AM
1.91

11:32PM
1.34
9:53AM
1.62

12:35AM
1.23
10:07AM
2.31

1:51AM
1.33
11:47AM
1.73

Low Tide
/ height (m)

2:02AM
0.45

2:35PM
0.51
1:25AM
1.27

3:02PM
-0.03
2:08AM
1.34

4:47PM
-0.08
2:55AM
1.04

5:01PM
-0.14
4:00AM
1.08
4:36AM
0.95
5:35PM
-0.17

4:08AM
1.41
5:41PM
0.17

6:37AM
0.96
6:07PM
-0.18
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Rain (mm)
-------1-----1108---12-
High °C
10131616161816161513121414141414131513121414
Low °C
10111416151716141512101314131313121412111214
Chill °C (?)
9131616161816151412121414131313121512121213
Sunrise
--7:18--7:24--7:22--7:26--7:26--7:24--7:28-
Sunset
4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:53--4:53--4:54--4:54
Swell1 (m) & direction
0.8

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0.8

W
0.6

W
0.6

W
1.6

WNW
2.2

W
2.0

W
2.0

W
1.9

W
1.8

W
1.8

NW
1.7

WNW
1.7

WNW
1.8

WNW
2.0

WNW
1.9

WNW
2.0

W
1.6

W
1.3

W
1.2

W
1.0

W
0.9

W
Period (s)111099101212121212121111101010101010111111
Swell2 (m) & direction
0.4

SW
0.4

SW
0.4

SW
0.4

SW
0.3

SW
0.4

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0.3

SW
0.4

NW
0.5

NW
0.6

NW
1.5

W
1.0

W
0.4

SW
0.4

SW
0.4

SW
0.4

WNW
1.6

NW
1.1

NW
1.3

NW
0.5

NW
1.0

NW
0.4

NW
Period (s)15141413131413121111121113131214121212111111
Wind waves (m) & direction
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-

-

-
0.4

NW

-

-
0.4

WSW

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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0.3

SSE
Period (s)----3--3-------------3



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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