CDIP Station 029 Analysis & Current Surf: According to the latest 9-band spectral energy data retrieved from CDIP Station 029 (Point Reyes, CA), primary ocean wave energy is dominated by a short-period northwest swell measuring 5 feet at 7 seconds combined with a secondary long-period southern swell measuring 2 to 3 feet at 15 seconds. Due to significant wave shadow decay from Point Reyes and the sheltered angle of Bolinas, current surf conditions range from knee- to waist-high (1 to 2+ feet) with weak energy and fair-to-poor quality overall.
Nearby Buoy Readings: Data from outer and inner marine observations confirms a dominant northwest swell vector originating from 315 degrees at 5 feet and 7 seconds period across open waters. Mid-shelf and southerly buoy stations show a persistent background south-southwest swell from 195 degrees reading 2.5 feet at 15 seconds, offering small long-period lines that wrap mildly into the patch.
Weather Summary & Rest of Day Forecast: NOAA coastal weather reports current coastal air temperatures near 59°F with high temperatures reaching up to 63°F earlier today. Northwest winds are blowing at 10 to 15 knots, creating a light-to-moderate chop near open beaches while sheltered corners remain relatively clean. For the remainder of the evening and night, expect breezy northwest winds easing slightly down to 10 knots with increasing marine stratus and patchy fog coming onshore.
Tide Summary: NOAA tide tables for Bolinas Lagoon indicate a morning low tide of 0.59 ft at 8:54 AM followed by an afternoon high tide of 4.23 ft at 3:11 PM. The current evening tide is dropping toward a final low tide of 1.18 ft at 9:59 PM.