Marin County Surf Forecast, Northern California
Northern California
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
14.5s
Wind
13mph
WSW / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 12sSSW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 15sW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 15sSW
Wind Swell
1.6ft @ 4sSSW
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorPretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph from the WSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSW|9-16mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 15mph out of the NW.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s WSW|9-15mph NNW
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair
12s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Marin County Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter
This Marin County beach break sits along the rugged coast south of Stinson Beach, receiving powerful NW and W groundswells that produce punchy, hollow peaks. The remote setting keeps crowds minimal, but the cold water, strong currents, and Red Triangle shark activity demand experienced intermediates at minimum. A rewarding find for surfers comfortable in raw NorCal conditions.
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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Marin County Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Marin County?
The current wave height at Marin County is 1-2ft with a 14.5s swell period. Wind is WSW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Marin County surf forecast?
Our Marin County forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Marin County?
The current breaking wave height at Marin County is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft SSW primary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft W secondary swell at 15s, a 0.6ft SW tertiary swell at 15s, a 1.6ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Marin County?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Marin County is Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 11.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.