Stinson Beach surf forecast

Stinson Beach · California (Marin County) · United States

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Long, forgiving sandy beach in Marin, where the mellow beach break suits beginners on small days. Larger swells wrap in from the northwest and get peaky.

Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW
Level
beginner
Best swell
W, WNW, NW
Best wind
NE, E, ENE (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
Year-round
Typical size
0.3-1.5 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
cold water; great white sharks in the area; rips

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