Stinson Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Stinson Beach, California
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
60/100
- 56°F, wind 3 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
- ⚠ Water 61°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
60/100
- 65°F, wind 11 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ Water 61°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
60/100
- 69°F, wind 13 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ Water 61°F — cool
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time PDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 2:16 AM | 2.9 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:02 AM | 1.7 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:10 PM | 4.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 9:20 PM | 0.2 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Bolinas Lagoon · 3.4 km away. This station sits in a bay, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
Water quality
Every monitored point along this beach currently grades A+.
Graded clean today
- SouthA+
- NorthA+
- CentralA+
All 3 monitoring points
| Monitoring point | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Central | 0.5 km | A+ |
| North | 0.4 km | A+ |
| South | 0.8 km | A+ |
Dry-weather bacterial grades from the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card, updated 2026-10-09. Grades reflect the most recent agency sampling and can change after rain.
About Stinson Beach
Stinson Beach sits on the California coast, where the water runs from about 54°F in January to 61°F in September.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in September, the warmest month, it sits around 61°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 61°F. That is 1° above the October average of 60°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Bolinas Lagoon about 3.4 km away inside a bay.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Stinson Beach?
We score today 60 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Stinson Beach?
About 61°F. That is 1° above the October average of 60°F here.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Bolinas Lagoon about 3.4 km away inside a bay.