Stinson Beach
beginner
·beach·Stinson Beach, CABreak
Beach Break
Skill
Beginner
Rating
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Reviews
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✓Parking nearby
🏄Beginner friendly
✓Restrooms
✓Lifeguard
Sharks
Rip currents
Rocks
About This Spot
Long sandy beach north of San Francisco that offers gentle beach break waves for beginners when the sandbars are arranged. It gets bigger and more powerful during winter swells but is usually a mellow place to learn.
Local Etiquette
Stay out of flagged swim areas and follow lifeguard instructions.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
beach
Best Swell
WSW–NW
Best Wind / Tide
NE–SE / 2–6 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
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