The Wave
When it works the spot takes a southwest groundswell and cleans up with northerly winds - best shape near low to low-rising tide-and it typically produces mellow, long right-and-left rides suited to longboards.
Surf GuideCalifornia
The Patch
A mellow Bolinas sand-and-rock beach break that rewards longboard trimming and careful lineups, but hides shore rocks and occasional rips. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Patch in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 1-2 ft+
- Period 10 s
- Wind NW 15 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
3.1 ftfalling
- High4.1 ft
- Low0.6 ft
- High3.9 ft
- Low1.3 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The line-up sits over a mixed sand/rock bottom with a few nearshore boulders and a tendency for localized rips.
Access is down a steep path so exiting with a board requires caution.
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