Bodega Bay Beach or Stinson Beach today?
Bodega Bay, California · Stinson Beach, California — 60 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
60Bodega Bay Beach
vs
60Stinson Beach
Too close to call today. Bodega Bay Beach scores 60 and Stinson Beach scores 60, 60 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Bodega Bay Beach for surfing — surfing 89 vs 84.
- Go to Stinson Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 40 vs 35.
| Activity | Bodega Bay Beach | Stinson Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 35 | 40 | Stinson Beach |
| Families with kids | 39 | 46 | Stinson Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 59 | 59 | tie |
| Surfing | 89 | 84 | Bodega Bay Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Bodega Bay Beach | Stinson Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 59°F | 61°F |
| Wave height | 5.6 ft | 4.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 50°F | 52°F |
| Wind | 3 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 1:46 AM | High 2:16 AM |
| Water quality | Graded A+ | Graded A+ |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Bodega Bay Beach or Stinson Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (60 and 60), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Bodega Bay Beach and Stinson Beach?
About 60 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Bodega Bay Beach or Stinson Beach?
Stinson Beach today — 46 against 39 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.