Located in Marin County in Northern California, Bolinas Jetty is a decent left off of a jetty. The wave peels left over a sandy bottom. At times the waves can be tricky, and break for up to 50 meters providing great sections for cruising or manoeuvres. Very sheltered from winter swells, more of a summertime spot.
What are the best surf conditions for Bolinas Jetty?
Gets good between waist high and overhead, almost never gets bigger. A longboard works for most days out of the year here, but a shortboard might be the move when the size picks up. Beginners thru advanced surfers can find something here depending on the day. The surf here is not consistently good (4/10) and will be packed on weekends especially during the summer (7/10). The best winds are offshore from the North. The best swell direction is from the South, Southwest, or West. Works best on a mid-tide but is difficult to predict due to the moving sand.
We recommend a 4/3 in the summer here when water temps rise to 14 degrees. In the winter a 5/4 is best when the water temperatures drop to a chilly 11 degrees. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
