Stinson Beach tides today
- Tide now 4.1 ft ↓ falling · low 9:24 pm (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–4:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves · water 4.5 ft · 62 °F moderate · 9.7 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 66 °F from the W, gusts 13 · clear sky
- Surf today 2.0–3.1 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 2:00–3:00 pm
- Sun 7:32 am–6:16 pm 10 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
Today in Stinson Beach there are high tides at 2:14 am (2.8 ft) and 12:56 pm (5.0 ft) and low tides at 6:43 am and 9:24 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:24 pm. The sun rises at 7:32 am and sets at 6:16 pm: 10 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:54 am to 3:54 am and from 2:26 pm to 4:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (11 mph). Clear sky, 66 °F.
Fishing in Stinson Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:14 am, coefficient 77
- Major period 1:54–3:54 am
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), almost no wind and 5.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 am to 3:10 am, combines the 2:14 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, with the 12:56 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Chinook salmon, market squid, striped bass and lingcod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: lingcod and black rockfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Stinson Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 4.6 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 62 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.6 ft
4.6 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:24 pm
Low tide at 6:43 am and 9:24 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:14 am and 12:56 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Stinson Beach
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- Stinson Beach 0.5 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Red Rock Beach 1.0 mi · SE
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Mickey's Beach 1.0 mi · SE
- Parking
- Bolinas Beach 2.2 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Slide Ranch North Beach 2.9 mi · SE
- Nudity allowed
- Agate Beach 3.6 mi · W
- Parking
- Muir Beach 4.6 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Palomarin Beach 5.9 mi · W
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Stinson Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:14 am 2.8 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 6:43 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:56 pm 5.0 ft · coef. 75
- ▼ Next low tide 9:24 pm -0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 28 min to low tide at 9:24 pm.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 2:14 am high tide and 75 for the 12:56 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 23 (5.2 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-1.0 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 7 to 9 (coefficient 89, 3.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 45, 1.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:32 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 2:14 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 6:43 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 12:56 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 9:24 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 77 | 91% | Major periods 1:54 am · 2:26 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:33 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 3:16 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:35 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 73 | 83% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:30 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:34 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 8:38 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 2:38 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 11:14 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 68 | 73% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:34 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:35 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 9:55 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 3:47 pm · 4.2 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 62% | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:36 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 12:10 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 5:27 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 10:29 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 4:12 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:37 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 12:03 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 6:22 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 12:02 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 5:38 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 71 | 39% | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:38 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 12:53 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:10 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 1:22 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:54 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 77 | 29% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:05 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Bolinas Lagoon station (NOAA), 1.9 mi from Stinson Beach. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Stinson Beach
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.5 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.8 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:56 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46237, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Stinson Beach today
Surf today
Fair- 2.2–3.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.9 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:56 pm)
- Light: First light 7:05 am · sunrise 7:32 am · sunset 6:16 pm · last light 6:43 pm
- Tide: high 2:14 am (2.8 ft), low 6:43 am (1.8 ft), high 12:56 pm (5.0 ft) and low 9:24 pm (-0.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 61.5 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 98 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:05 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Stinson Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:56 pm): little current from 12:40 pm to 1:20 pm
- 3.7 ft swell at 6 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:14 am (1:50–2:50 am), low tide 6:43 am (5:50–7:20 am), high tide 12:56 pm (12:40–1:20 pm) and low tide 9:24 pm (9:00–9:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.5 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.5 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:43 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 1:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 7:10 am to 8:30 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Brig Galilee 8.8 mi
- Ohioan 11 mi
- Wreck 8.1 mi
- Wreck 8.5 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Wreck 9.7 mi
- Bolinas Lagoon Preserve 2.3 mi
- Richardson Bay Audubon Sanctuary 8.7 mi
- Marin Islands Ecological Reserve 11 mi
- Harbor Dive Center 8.2 mi
- Marin Diving Center 9.0 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Stinson Beach
Now in Stinson Beach
- Low / high
- 50 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 15%
- Humidity
- 49%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 39
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 52° | 51° | 52° | 55° | 65° | 66° | 61° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 1 SSE | 4 ESE | 3 NNE | 9 WSW | 11 W | 7 WNW | 3 N |
| Gusts | 8 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| Waves | 5.5 ft | 5.2 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.7 ft | 5.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 66° 11 W 4.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 7 WNW 4.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 3 N 5.1 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 3 NNW 4.9 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 3 ENE 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 2 NNW 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 2 N 4.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 59° 2 W 4.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 66 °F | 11 mph WNW | 5.5 ft | 2:14 am · 12:56 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 61 °F | 3 mph NNW | 4.9 ft | 3:16 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 60 °F | 7 mph WNW | 4.7 ft | 4:22 am · 2:38 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 57 °F | 4 mph NW | 4.7 ft | 5:27 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 61 °F | 5 mph NNW | 5.1 ft | 5:27 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 64 °F | 2 mph NNE | 5.4 ft | 6:22 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 65 °F | 4 mph NNE | 5.3 ft | 7:10 am · 6:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 63 °F | 4 mph WNW | 4.7 ft | 7:54 am · 8:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 62 °F | 3 mph WSW | 5.2 ft | 8:34 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 61 °F | 4 mph W | 9.8 ft | 9:10 am · 9:54 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 61 °F | 4 mph NW | 9.3 ft | 9:42 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 58 / 67 °F | 6 mph NW | 9.8 ft | 10:11 am · 11:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 71 °F | 4 mph NNE | 9.6 ft | 10:37 am | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 72 °F | 6 mph SE | 7.7 ft | 12:32 am · 11:01 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 53° / 61° 4.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 60° 4.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 57° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 51° / 61° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 51° / 64° 5.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 56° / 65° 5.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 57° / 63° 4.7 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.4 °F; normal high: 69 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Stinson Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:34 am
- Full dark 7:14 pm
- Civil dawn 7:05 am
- Civil dusk 6:43 pm
- Solar noon 12:54 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 44 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:39 pm
- Full dark 7:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,546 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Stinson Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:54–3:54 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:26–4:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:15–11:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:33–8:33 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 12:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Stinson Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing pier 8.0 mi
- Haul Out 8.2 mi
- 150 8.3 mi
- Spaulding Boatworks 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 9.1 mi
- Bolinas Rod & Boat Club 2.2 mi
- Richardson Bay Marina 7.8 mi
- Waldo Point Harbor 8.0 mi
- Basin 4 8.2 mi
- Fuel dock 8.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore.
From the shoreline (750 ft from Stinson Beach) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,150 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.25 mi from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Stinson BeachTides nearby
- Bolinas2.4 mi
- Muir Beach4.3 mi
- Mill Valley5.4 mi
- Tamalpais Valley5.6 mi
- Kentfield5.9 mi
- Larkspur6.4 mi
- Alto6.5 mi
- Ross6.5 mi
- Corte Madera6.6 mi
- Greenbrae7.3 mi
Stinson Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 632 people. Coordinates: 37.900° N, 122.644° W.
- It is 473 mi northwest of San Diego, the main place in California. The sun rises 29 min later and sets 15 min later than in San Diego.
- The nearest tide station, Bolinas Lagoon, is 1.9 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Red Rock Beach (1.0 mi), Agate Beach (3.6 mi).
Questions about Stinson BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Stinson Beach?
Today in Stinson Beach there are high tides at 2:14 am (2.8 ft) and 12:56 pm (5.0 ft) and low tides at 6:43 am and 9:24 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Stinson Beach?
At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Stinson Beach?
At 7:33 am. First light comes at 6:35 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:54–3:54 am, Minor 10:15–11:15 am, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Stinson Beach?
Partly cloudy, from 50 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (11 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Stinson Beach?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.5 ft waves with a period of 9.7 s from the west-northwest. The water is 61.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Stinson Beach?
The best time to visit Stinson Beach is from June to September: highs of 72 °F to 75 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Bolinas Lagoon (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).