Dillon Beach Surf Forecast
Northern California
Current Conditions
Poor - FairNever miss a good day at Dillon Beach
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Spot Guide
Dillon Beach is a remote and scenic Northern California surf spot tucked near the mouth of Tomales Bay, where the beach faces nearly due west and picks up consistent northwest and west swells rolling in off the Pacific. The waves here are typically punchy and fast-breaking beach break, with conditions varying from mellow rollers ideal for intermediate surfers to powerful, hollow sections during larger northwest swells in fall and winter. Its relative isolation along the Northern California coast keeps crowds minimal, rewarding those willing to make the drive with uncrowded lineups and a raw, rugged coastal atmosphere.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor - fair with 4-5ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 5-6ft and fair conditions.
Expect 5-6ft all day on WNW swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.
Aim for the middle of the day — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on WNW swell at 10s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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