Bolinas Current Conditions Summary
Bolinas in Bolinas, CA is a river-mouth break, best suited for beginner surfers. Current conditions: 1.1 ft waves, wsw 15 mph (onshore), falling → low. Onshore wind all day making conditions choppy. Tucked in behind Duxbury Reef, Bolinas offers soft rolling waves at the mouth of a lagoon – perfect for beginners and longboarders. For the left, sit by the groyne and wait for sets; the right works best on small swells and high tide. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for Bolinas
NE–SE
E–NW
1.5–5 ft
January, February, September, October, November, and December
High tide, light E winds, 2-4 ft NW swell
For the left, sit by the groyne and wait for sets; the right works best on small swells and high tide.
Popular with beginners and rental shops; weekdays and mornings are quieter.
