Longboard-friendly waves in Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach, California

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Stinson Beach delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 1 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.

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Stinson Beach

Beginner friendly

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.

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1Stinson Beach
1.3 ft7 mph
Long, peeling waves perfect for noseridingMellow takeoff zones with forgiving shouldersClassic surf spots with old-school vibesBest tide windows for logging sessions

Longboard-friendly breaks in Stinson Beach

Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.

Stinson Beach
beach
beginner

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.

Wave character

Look for smaller peaks near the lifeguard towers; bigger days require more paddling and caution.

Best conditions

Mid tide, light E winds, 3-5 ft W-NW swell

Log in 15 seconds(optional)
Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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About surfing in Stinson Beach

Great longboard spots in Stinson Beach include Stinson Beach. Look for peeling point breaks and gentle beach breaks with long shoulders.
Ideal longboard waves have gentle shoulders, a mellow takeoff, and long walls to trim. The best spots feature point breaks or sandbars that create peeling waves.

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