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Bolinas Surf Forecast

Northern California

Bolinas surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
9.15s
Wind
8mph
NW / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 11sSSW
Wind Swell
6.0ft @ 9sWNW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Bolinas is one of the few mellow surf spots in NorCal, sheltered by the jetty at the entrance to Bolinas Lagoon. The west side produces lefts while the east side (Sea Drift) offers rights when sandbars cooperate. The town is famously reclusive — locals have historically torn down road signs — but the in-water vibe is generally friendly. One of the more approachable waves in the region for intermediate surfers comfortable with cold water and shark country.

SharksCold waterRip currentsLocalismRocks near jetty

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s W|Calm

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Bolinas Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bolinas?
The current wave height at Bolinas is 1-2ft with a 9.15s swell period. Wind is NW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Bolinas surf forecast?
Our Bolinas 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.