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Bolinas Surf Report
beginner
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Bolinas is a river-mouth break in Bolinas, CA suited for beginner surfers. It picks up swells from W to NNW (260°-330°). Best surfed at 1.5-5ft. Hazards include sharks, rip currents, rocks. Prime season runs January, February, September, October, November, and December. Expect moderate crowds. Offshore winds come from E (90°). Tucked in behind Duxbury Reef, Bolinas offers soft rolling waves at the mouth of a lagoon – perfect for beginners and longboarders. The sandbars shift but there's usually a mellow left breaking off the jetty and a right across the channel. 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.
Be respectful of the tight-knit community; stay off private property and don't litter.
Insider tips from local surfers
For the left, sit by the groyne and wait for sets; the right works best on small swells and high tide.
Rising tide with 3 ft swell energy.