Bolinas water temperature today

Bolinas, California

Bolinas water temperature today is 53°F. Is it cold? It's cold for most people, so plan on a 5/4mm fullsuit.

Water temperature refreshed hourly from a latitude-based estimate.

Pack the right rubber and you'll extend your sessions in Bolinas by an hour. Temps swing from upwelling lows to summer peaks, and the difference between a 3/2 and a 4/3 day can come overnight.

53°F
5/4mm fullsuit

Heavy-duty suit with accessories required

Recommended extras: booties, gloves, hood optional

7-Day Temperature Trend

Data from Bolinas · Updated hourly

Beach Water Temperatures

Current water temperatures at each surf spot. Temperatures can vary based on local conditions, currents, and depth.

Bolinas surf break
53°F

Bolinas

5/4mm fullsuit

Surf spots in Bolinas

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Featured Beaches(1)

Bolinas

Beginner friendly

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.

Spot guide for Bolinas

Break types, ratings, and local tips for each beach.

Bolinas
river-mouth
beginner

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.

What to know about water temperature

  • Weekly temperature trends and seasonal averages
  • Gear recommendations for dawn patrol versus midday
  • Upwelling signals that drop temps overnight
  • Health and recovery tips for long cold sessions

Surf Guides for Bolinas

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
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Style

Beginner Spots
Gentle waves for learning
Longboard Spots
Mellow waves for logging
Less Crowded
Quieter lineups & backups

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Bolinas

Bolinas water is 53°F today, which is cold for most people, so most surfers wear a 5/4mm fullsuit. Wind, air temperature, and session length change how cold it feels.
Bolinas water is 53°F today. Readings differ from beach to beach and through the day, so check the per-beach temperatures on this page before you go.
Water temperatures in Bolinas typically range from 55-72°F. For summer, spring suit or 3/2mm is recommended. In winter, you'll want 4/3mm. Spring and fall may require adjusting based on your cold tolerance.
Water temperatures in Bolinas range from 55-72°F, so most surfers wear at least spring suit or 3/2mm even in summer. A wetsuit is recommended year-round for longer sessions and early morning surfs.