What are the current surf conditions at Drakes Bay?

Drakes Bay currently has varying wave conditions. Check the live forecast above for real-time wave heights, wind conditions, and tide information updated every 6 hours.

What's the best time to surf Drakes Bay?

The best time to surf Drakes Bay is typically when swell comes from the SW direction. Check the tide charts and wind forecasts above for optimal surfing conditions.

Drakes Bay Surf Report & Forecast

Name: Drakes Bay
Address: California, United States

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🌬️ WIND

3
kt

🌊 SWELL

2.6
ft

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SWELL
HEIGHT

2.6ft

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SWELL
PERIOD

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WIND GUSTS

3kt

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AIR TEMP

15°C

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SECONDARY
SWELL

1.2ft @
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PRECIPITATION

0mm

SURF QUALITY

Good surfing conditions. Sweet 2.6ft waves with quality 9s ground swell with glassy conditions

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Sunday

Apr 5

EXCELLENT9 excellent hours

🌊 2.6-3.1ft 💨 3-9kt 🌡️ 13-15°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	GOOD	3ft	9s	WNW	5kt	NNE	6kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 AM	EXCELLENT	3ft	9s	WNW	5kt	NE	5kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.9ft	9s	WNW	4kt	ENE	4kt	15°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.9ft	9s	WNW	4kt	ENE	4kt	15°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.8ft	9s	WNW	3kt	ENE	4kt	15°C	13°C	0mm
5:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.8ft	9s	WNW	3kt	ENE	3kt	15°C	13°C	0mm
6:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.8ft	9s	WNW	3kt	NE	3kt	15°C	13°C	0mm
7:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.8ft	9s	WNW	3kt	NE	3kt	15°C	13°C	0mm
8:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.7ft	10s	WNW	3kt	NNE	4kt	15°C	13°C	0mm
9:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.7ft	9s	WNW	3kt	N	4kt	15°C	13°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	2.6ft	9s	WNW	3kt	NNW	3kt	15°C	13°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	2.6ft	9s	WNW	3kt	NW	3kt	15°C	13°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	2.6ft	9s	WNW	4kt	NW	4kt	15°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	2.6ft	9s	WNW	5kt	WNW	5kt	15°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	2.6ft	9s	WNW	6kt	WNW	6kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 PM	GOOD	2.6ft	9s	WNW	7kt	WNW	7kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 PM	FAIR	2.6ft	9s	WNW	8kt	WNW	8kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 PM	FAIR	2.7ft	9s	WNW	9kt	NW	10kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 PM	FAIR	2.8ft	10s	WNW	9kt	NW	10kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 PM	FAIR	2.9ft	11s	WNW	9kt	NW	11kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 PM	FAIR	3.1ft	12s	WNW	9kt	NW	11kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 PM	FAIR	3.1ft	12s	WNW	9kt	NW	11kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
10:00 PM	FAIR	3.1ft	12s	WNW	8kt	NW	10kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
11:00 PM	FAIR	3.1ft	12s	WNW	8kt	NW	10kt	13°C	14°C	0mm

Monday

Apr 6

GOOD15 good hours

🌊 2.2-3.1ft 💨 7-11kt 🌡️ 13-13°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	12s	WNW	8kt	NW	9kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	12s	WNW	8kt	NW	9kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	12s	WNW	8kt	NW	9kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	12s	WNW	8kt	NW	9kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	11s	WNW	8kt	WNW	9kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	11s	WNW	8kt	WNW	9kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	11s	WNW	7kt	NW	9kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 AM	GOOD	3.1ft	11s	WNW	7kt	NW	8kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	3ft	11s	WNW	7kt	NW	8kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 AM	GOOD	3ft	11s	WNW	7kt	WNW	8kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	3ft	11s	WNW	7kt	WNW	8kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	2.9ft	11s	WNW	7kt	WNW	8kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	2.9ft	11s	WNW	7kt	WNW	8kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	2.8ft	11s	WNW	7kt	WNW	8kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	2.8ft	11s	WNW	8kt	WNW	8kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 PM	FAIR	2.7ft	11s	WNW	9kt	WNW	10kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 PM	FAIR	2.6ft	11s	WNW	10kt	WNW	12kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 PM	FAIR	2.5ft	10s	WNW	11kt	WNW	14kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 PM	FAIR	2.5ft	10s	WNW	11kt	WNW	15kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 PM	FAIR	2.4ft	10s	WNW	11kt	WNW	15kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 PM	FAIR	2.4ft	10s	WNW	11kt	WNW	16kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 PM	FAIR	2.3ft	10s	WNW	11kt	WNW	16kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
10:00 PM	FAIR	2.3ft	10s	WNW	11kt	WNW	16kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
11:00 PM	FAIR	2.2ft	10s	WNW	11kt	WNW	16kt	13°C	14°C	0mm

Tuesday

Apr 7

POORCheck individual hours

🌊 1.4-2.2ft 💨 11-15kt 🌡️ 12-13°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	FAIR	2.2ft	10s	WNW	11kt	WNW	16kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 AM	FAIR	2.1ft	10s	WNW	11kt	WNW	17kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 AM	FAIR	2.1ft	10s	WNW	11kt	WNW	17kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 AM	FAIR	2.1ft	10s	WNW	12kt	WNW	17kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 AM	FAIR	2ft	10s	WNW	12kt	NW	17kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	2ft	10s	WNW	12kt	NW	18kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	2ft	10s	WNW	12kt	NW	18kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	10s	WNW	12kt	NW	18kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	10s	WNW	12kt	NW	18kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	10s	WNW	12kt	NW	17kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
10:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	10s	WNW	11kt	NW	16kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
11:00 AM	POOR	1.8ft	10s	WNW	11kt	NW	15kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
12:00 PM	POOR	1.8ft	10s	WNW	12kt	WNW	16kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	10s	WNW	12kt	WNW	17kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	10s	WNW	13kt	WNW	18kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	10s	WNW	13kt	WNW	19kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	1.6ft	10s	WNW	13kt	WNW	19kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	1.6ft	10s	WNW	13kt	WNW	19kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1.6ft	10s	WNW	14kt	WNW	20kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1.5ft	10s	WNW	14kt	NW	21kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1.5ft	10s	WNW	15kt	NW	22kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.5ft	11s	W	15kt	NW	22kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	1.5ft	12s	SW	15kt	NW	23kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	15kt	NW	24kt	13°C	13°C	0mm

Wednesday

Apr 8

FAIR2 excellent hours

🌊 1.3-2.1ft 💨 5-15kt 🌡️ 13-14°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	15kt	NW	23kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	14kt	NW	23kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	14kt	NW	22kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
3:00 AM	POOR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	13kt	NW	20kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	12kt	NW	18kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
5:00 AM	FAIR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	11kt	NW	16kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
6:00 AM	FAIR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	10kt	NW	15kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
7:00 AM	FAIR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	9kt	NW	14kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
8:00 AM	FAIR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	9kt	NW	13kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
9:00 AM	FAIR	1.4ft	13s	SSW	8kt	WNW	11kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	1.3ft	13s	SSW	8kt	WNW	10kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	1.3ft	13s	SSW	7kt	WNW	8kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	1.4ft	12s	SW	7kt	WNW	8kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	1.4ft	11s	WSW	6kt	WNW	8kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	1.4ft	10s	W	6kt	W	7kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 PM	GOOD	1.5ft	10s	W	7kt	W	8kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 PM	GOOD	1.6ft	10s	W	7kt	WNW	9kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 PM	FAIR	1.6ft	10s	W	8kt	WNW	10kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 PM	FAIR	1.7ft	10s	W	7kt	WNW	9kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 PM	FAIR	1.8ft	10s	W	7kt	NW	9kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 PM	FAIR	1.9ft	10s	W	6kt	NW	8kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 PM	GOOD	1.9ft	10s	W	6kt	NW	7kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
10:00 PM	EXCELLENT	2ft	10s	W	5kt	NNW	6kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
11:00 PM	EXCELLENT	2.1ft	10s	W	5kt	NNW	5kt	13°C	13°C	0mm

Thursday

Apr 9

GOOD10 excellent hours

🌊 2.2-2.4ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 13-15°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.2ft	10s	W	3kt	NNW	4kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
1:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.3ft	10s	WSW	2kt	NNW	2kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
2:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.4ft	10s	WSW	1kt	NNW	1kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
3:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.4ft	9s	WSW	1kt	N	1kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
4:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.4ft	9s	WSW	1kt	NE	1kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
5:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.4ft	9s	WSW	1kt	ENE	1kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
6:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.4ft	9s	WSW	1kt	E	1kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
7:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.4ft	9s	WSW	2kt	ESE	2kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	2.4ft	9s	WSW	2kt	ESE	2kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
9:00 AM	GOOD	2.4ft	9s	WSW	2kt	SE	2kt	14°C	13°C	0mm
10:00 AM	GOOD	2.4ft	9s	WSW	1kt	SSE	2kt	14°C	13°C	0mm
11:00 AM	GOOD	2.4ft	9s	WSW	1kt	S	1kt	14°C	13°C	0mm
12:00 PM	GOOD	2.3ft	9s	WSW	2kt	SSW	2kt	14°C	13°C	0mm
1:00 PM	GOOD	2.3ft	9s	WSW	2kt	SSW	3kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 PM	GOOD	2.3ft	9s	WSW	2kt	SSW	3kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 PM	GOOD	2.3ft	9s	WSW	3kt	SSW	4kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 PM	GOOD	2.3ft	8s	WSW	5kt	SW	5kt	15°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 PM	GOOD	2.3ft	8s	WSW	6kt	SW	6kt	15°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 PM	GOOD	2.3ft	8s	WSW	5kt	WSW	6kt	15°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 PM	GOOD	2.2ft	8s	WSW	5kt	WNW	5kt	15°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 PM	GOOD	2.2ft	8s	WSW	4kt	NW	5kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 PM	GOOD	2.2ft	8s	WSW	4kt	NNW	4kt	14°C	13°C	0mm
10:00 PM	EXCELLENT	2.2ft	8s	WSW	3kt	N	4kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
11:00 PM	EXCELLENT	2.2ft	8s	WSW	3kt	NNE	3kt	13°C	13°C	0mm

Friday

Apr 10

FAIR3 excellent hours

🌊 1.7-2.2ft 💨 1-13kt 🌡️ 12-14°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.1ft	8s	WSW	2kt	NE	3kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
1:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2.1ft	8s	WSW	2kt	ENE	2kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
2:00 AM	GOOD	2.1ft	8s	WSW	1kt	E	2kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
3:00 AM	EXCELLENT	2ft	8s	WSW	2kt	ENE	2kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
4:00 AM	GOOD	2ft	8s	WSW	3kt	NE	3kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
5:00 AM	FAIR	1.9ft	8s	WSW	3kt	NNE	3kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
6:00 AM	FAIR	1.9ft	8s	WSW	4kt	NNE	4kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
7:00 AM	GOOD	1.8ft	8s	WSW	4kt	NE	4kt	13°C	13°C	0mm
8:00 AM	GOOD	1.8ft	7s	WSW	4kt	ENE	5kt	13°C	13°C	0.1mm
9:00 AM	FAIR	1.8ft	8s	W	3kt	ESE	4kt	13°C	13°C	0.1mm
10:00 AM	FAIR	1.8ft	8s	WNW	3kt	SSE	3kt	13°C	13°C	0.1mm
11:00 AM	FAIR	1.8ft	9s	NW	2kt	SSW	2kt	14°C	13°C	0mm
12:00 PM	FAIR	1.8ft	9s	NW	3kt	SSW	3kt	14°C	14°C	0.1mm
1:00 PM	FAIR	1.9ft	9s	NW	4kt	SW	4kt	14°C	14°C	0.1mm
2:00 PM	FAIR	2ft	9s	NW	6kt	WSW	5kt	14°C	14°C	0.1mm
3:00 PM	FAIR	2.1ft	9s	NW	7kt	W	7kt	14°C	14°C	0.1mm
4:00 PM	FAIR	2.1ft	9s	NW	8kt	WNW	8kt	14°C	14°C	0.1mm
5:00 PM	FAIR	2.2ft	9s	NW	10kt	WNW	9kt	14°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 PM	FAIR	2.1ft	10s	WNW	10kt	NW	10kt	13°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1.9ft	12s	WNW	10kt	NW	11kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	13s	WNW	11kt	NW	12kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	13s	WNW	12kt	NW	13kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	13s	WNW	12kt	NW	14kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	13s	WNW	13kt	NW	14kt	12°C	13°C	0mm

Saturday

Apr 11

POORCheck individual hours

🌊 1.7-2.3ft 💨 13-18kt 🌡️ 11-12°C

Time	Quality	Swell Height	Period	Swell Dir	Wind Speed	Wind Dir	Gusts	Air Temp	Water Temp	Rain
12:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	13s	WNW	14kt	NW	15kt	11°C	13°C	0mm
1:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	13s	WNW	15kt	NW	16kt	11°C	13°C	0mm
2:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	13s	WNW	16kt	NW	16kt	11°C	13°C	0mm
3:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	11s	WNW	15kt	WNW	16kt	11°C	13°C	0mm
4:00 AM	POOR	2.1ft	10s	NW	14kt	WNW	15kt	11°C	13°C	0mm
5:00 AM	POOR	2.3ft	8s	NW	14kt	WNW	15kt	11°C	13°C	0mm
6:00 AM	POOR	2.1ft	10s	NW	14kt	WNW	15kt	11°C	13°C	0mm
7:00 AM	POOR	1.9ft	11s	WNW	13kt	WNW	15kt	11°C	13°C	0mm
8:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	13kt	WNW	14kt	11°C	14°C	0.1mm
9:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	14kt	WNW	15kt	11°C	14°C	0.1mm
10:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	15kt	WNW	17kt	11°C	14°C	0.1mm
11:00 AM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	17kt	WNW	18kt	11°C	14°C	0.1mm
12:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	16kt	WNW	17kt	11°C	14°C	0mm
1:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	15kt	WNW	16kt	11°C	14°C	0mm
2:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	15kt	WNW	16kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
3:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	15kt	WNW	16kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
4:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	15kt	WNW	17kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
5:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	16kt	WNW	18kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
6:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	12s	WNW	16kt	WNW	18kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
7:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	11s	WNW	17kt	WNW	18kt	12°C	14°C	0mm
8:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	11s	WNW	18kt	WNW	19kt	11°C	14°C	0mm
9:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	11s	WNW	18kt	WNW	18kt	11°C	14°C	0mm
10:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	11s	WNW	17kt	WNW	18kt	11°C	14°C	0mm
11:00 PM	POOR	1.7ft	11s	WNW	17kt	WNW	18kt	11°C	14°C	0mm

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions

Average Swell:2.8ft @ 10s

Wind Conditions:3-11kt NNE

Water Temperature:13-14°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Drakes Bay in Marin County is an exposed sandbar break that doesn't work very often, but when it does, it offers quality surf. Spring and summer are the best seasons, with offshore winds from the north providing the most favorable conditions, although there is some shelter from west-northwest winds. The spot tends to receive distant groundswells, with the ideal swell direction from the south-southwest. It remains rarely crowded, making it a great option for those seeking a quieter surf session. Summer, particularly August, offers the most consistent clean waves with light offshore winds. Surfers should be cautious of sharks in the area. Optimal conditions occur when a south-southwest swell aligns with northerly offshore winds.

Best Swell Direction: SW

Bottom Type: Sand

Location: County: Marin County | State: California | Country: United States | Full Address: Marin County, California, United States

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionSSW

Ideal Wind DirectionN

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