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Bolinas surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.8 m 19 s WNW · Swell 2: 0.8 m 6 s WNW · Swell 3: 0.6 m 14 s SW
Best window this week: Thursday 07:00 PST — 7.5 1.7 m (5.7 ft) at 16 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (210° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 6.3 B 1 · A 6 | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 20 s | W | 14 kt cross-shore | 06:36–17:11 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 7.2 B 2 · A 7 | 1.3–1.8 m (4.4–5.9 ft) | 18 s | W | 5 kt glassy | 06:37–17:10 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 4.8 B 0 · A 7 | 1.9–2.6 m (6.1–8.4 ft) | 16 s | W | 13 kt glassy | 06:38–17:09 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 5.7 B 0 · A 7 | 2.0–2.6 m (6.5–8.6 ft) | 13 s | W | 11 kt glassy | 06:40–17:08 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 7.5 B 1 · A 8 | 1.7–2.4 m (5.6–7.7 ft) | 14 s | W | 8 kt glassy | 06:41–17:07 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 3.6 B 0 · A 7 | 2.4–2.6 m (7.9–8.7 ft) | 17 s | WNW | 8 kt cross-shore | 06:42–17:06 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 3.6 B 0 · A 7 | 2.3–2.8 m (7.6–9.1 ft) | 15 s | WNW | 8 kt cross-offshore | 06:43–17:05 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 04:00 | 7.4 B 2 · A 7 | 1.3 m (4.4 ft) | 19 s W | 3 kt NNW glassy |
| Mon 07:00 | 7.1 B 2 · A 7 | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 18 s W | 5 kt ESE cross-shore |
| Mon 10:00 | 7.2 B 1 · A 7 | 1.5 m (4.8 ft) | 18 s W | 4 kt SSE glassy |
| Mon 13:00 | 6.2 B 1 · A 6 | 1.6 m (5.1 ft) | 17 s W | 8 kt S cross-onshore |
| Mon 16:00 | 7.2 B 1 · A 7 | 1.6 m (5.4 ft) | 17 s W | 4 kt SSW glassy |
| Mon 19:00 | 7.0 B 1 · A 7 | 1.8 m (5.7 ft) | 17 s W | 2 kt WNW glassy |
| Mon 22:00 | 5.5 B 1 · A 6 | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) | 17 s W | 9 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 3.9 B 0 · A 4 | 1.9 m (6.1 ft) | 16 s W | 14 kt SSW onshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 4.7 B 0 · A 5 | 1.9 m (6.1 ft) | 16 s W | 13 kt S cross-onshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 3.6 B 0 · A 4 | 1.9 m (6.4 ft) | 16 s W | 19 kt SSE cross-onshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 3.6 B 0 · A 5 | 2.1 m (6.9 ft) | 16 s W | 15 kt S cross-onshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 3.3 B 0 · A 5 | 2.3 m (7.4 ft) | 15 s W | 13 kt SW onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 4.8 B 0 · A 7 | 2.3 m (7.6 ft) | 15 s W | 5 kt SE glassy |
| Tue 19:00 | 3.7 B 0 · A 6 | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) | 15 s W | 14 kt E cross-shore |
| Tue 22:00 | 3.8 B 0 · A 7 | 2.6 m (8.4 ft) | 15 s W | 10 kt E cross-offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy San Francisco Bar, CA (142) (46237), 16 km from Bolinas, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.3 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) |
| Peak period | 15 s | 19 s |
| Swell from | SW | W |
water 14.5 °C at the buoy
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Bolinas tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (PST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | Low 22:50 (-1.0 m / -3.3 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | High 06:00 (+0.5 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 11:20 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 16:50 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 06:40 (+0.7 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 12:40 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 18:10 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 00:40 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 07:20 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 13:40 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 19:20 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 01:20 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 07:50 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 14:30 (-0.7 m / -2.4 ft) · High 20:30 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 02:00 (-0.5 m / -1.8 ft) · High 08:20 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 15:10 (-0.9 m / -3.1 ft) · High 21:20 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 02:40 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) · High 08:50 (+1.0 m / +3.2 ft) · Low 15:50 (-1.1 m / -3.5 ft) · High 22:10 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 6.9 Stinson Beach 7 km · 1.3 m (4.4 ft) now
- 10.0 Ocean Beach (SF) 25 km · 1.2 m (4.0 ft) now
- 10.0 Pacifica 40 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 10.0 Dillon Beach 42 km · 1.2 m (3.8 ft) now
- 10.0 Mavericks 51 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/Los_Angeles). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (38.00, -123.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.