Tide conditions for Bolinas surf spots
Bolinas, California
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Bolinas. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
4.2ft
Rising
Next High
11:00 AM
4.5 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 1:00 AM(4.3ft) | 5:00 AM(3.7ft) | 11:00 AM(6.0ft) | 8:00 PM(1.3ft) |
| Tomorrow | 2:00 AM(4.4ft) | 6:00 AM(3.8ft) | 12:00 PM(5.9ft) | 9:00 PM(1.4ft) |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 3:00 AM(4.4ft) | 7:00 AM(3.9ft) | 1:00 PM(5.7ft) | 9:00 PM(1.5ft) |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 4:00 AM(4.5ft) | 8:00 AM(3.9ft) | 1:00 PM(5.5ft) | 10:00 PM(1.6ft) |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 5:00 AM(4.6ft) | 9:00 AM(3.9ft) | 2:00 PM(5.3ft) | 11:00 PM(1.8ft) |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 6:00 AM(4.7ft) | 10:00 AM(3.8ft) | 3:00 PM(5.0ft) | 11:00 PM(2.0ft) |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 6:00 AM(4.9ft) | 12:00 PM(3.6ft) | 5:00 PM(4.7ft) | -- |
Today
1:00 AM (4.3ft)
11:00 AM (6.0ft)
5:00 AM (3.7ft)
8:00 PM (1.3ft)
Tomorrow
2:00 AM (4.4ft)
12:00 PM (5.9ft)
6:00 AM (3.8ft)
9:00 PM (1.4ft)
Fri, Nov 13
3:00 AM (4.4ft)
1:00 PM (5.7ft)
7:00 AM (3.9ft)
9:00 PM (1.5ft)
Sat, Nov 14
4:00 AM (4.5ft)
1:00 PM (5.5ft)
8:00 AM (3.9ft)
10:00 PM (1.6ft)
Sun, Nov 15
5:00 AM (4.6ft)
2:00 PM (5.3ft)
9:00 AM (3.9ft)
11:00 PM (1.8ft)
Mon, Nov 16
6:00 AM (4.7ft)
3:00 PM (5.0ft)
10:00 AM (3.8ft)
11:00 PM (2.0ft)
Tue, Nov 17
6:00 AM (4.9ft)
5:00 PM (4.7ft)
12:00 PM (3.6ft)
Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
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Featured Beaches(1)
What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Bolinas
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Bolinas. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Bolinas. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Bolinas on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
