Tide conditions for Dillon Beach surf spots
Dillon Beach, 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 Dillon Beach. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next Low
01:00 AM
0.6 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:00 AM(3.7ft) | 12:00 AM(0.6ft) | 5:00 PM(4.1ft) | 1:00 PM(3.3ft) |
| Tomorrow | 8:00 AM(3.8ft) | 1:00 AM(0.6ft) | 6:00 PM(4.0ft) | 2:00 PM(2.9ft) |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 9:00 AM(4.0ft) | 2:00 AM(0.6ft) | 7:00 PM(3.9ft) | 3:00 PM(2.5ft) |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 9:00 AM(4.2ft) | 3:00 AM(0.8ft) | 9:00 PM(3.9ft) | 3:00 PM(2.1ft) |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 10:00 AM(4.4ft) | 3:00 AM(0.8ft) | 10:00 PM(4.0ft) | 4:00 PM(1.4ft) |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 10:00 AM(4.8ft) | 4:00 AM(0.9ft) | 10:00 PM(4.0ft) | 5:00 PM(1.0ft) |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 10:00 AM(4.8ft) | 4:00 AM(1.4ft) | 11:00 PM(4.1ft) | 5:00 PM(0.4ft) |
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Top spot recommendations
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Featured Beaches
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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 Dillon Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Dillon Beach. 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 Dillon Beach. 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 Dillon Beach 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.
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