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Marin County beaches

Which Marin County beach is best right now? 65 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 1:04 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

  1. Common Merganser (m)18.6Excellentlater

    Gallinas Beach

    Marin County

    Dark there now. Best 12 pm later
    Air
    12°C54°F
    Water
    18°C65°F
    Wind
    7 km/h4 mph
    Waves
    0.5 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 12 pm, 8.7
  2. Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from Point San Quentin, November 201927.4Greatlater

    San Quentin Beach

    Marin County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later
    Air
    14°C57°F
    Water
    16°C62°F
    Wind
    9 km/h6 mph
    Waves
    0.5 m2 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 7.3
  3. 37.0Greatlater

    Bramble Beach

    Marin County

    Dark there now. Best 12 pm later
    Air
    14°C58°F
    Water
    16°C62°F
    Wind
    3 km/h2 mph
    Waves
    1.3 m4 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 1 pm, 7.2

Marin County today

It is dark across Marin County right now: 9 of 65 scored beaches look good later, water is 16 to 18°C60 to 65°F. Read at 1:04 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Western Marin County

46 of 46 beaches scored, 0 good now

6.3GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: Alan Sieroty Beach, 6.8
Water
16°C60°F
Wind
12 km/h8 mph
Waves
2.0 m7 ft
Better right now

Eastern Marin County

19 of 19 beaches scored, 0 good now

6.9GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: Gallinas Beach, 8.6
Water
16°C62°F
Wind
9 km/h5 mph
Waves
1.4 m5 ft

  • Warmest water

    18°C65°F

    Gallinas Beach

    Marin County. 2.3°4.1° above the Marin County average. Score 8.6 Excellent.

  • Calmest sea

    0.5 m2 ft waves

    Gallinas Beach

    Marin County. Wind 7 km/h4 mph.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 12 pm (6.5); the weakest is 9 am (5.9).

The strongest stretch runs 8 am to 7 pm.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Marin County beaches

Every Marin County beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

65 beaches listed · 65 of 65 scored live

  1. Common Merganser (m)

    Gallinas Beach

    Marin County

    8.6Excellentlater

    Small waves, light wind and 18°C65°F water.

    • Water18°C65°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from Point San Quentin, November 2019

    San Quentin Beach

    Marin County

    7.4Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.

    • Water16°C62°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves0.5 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  3. Bramble Beach

    Marin County

    7.0Greatlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.

    • Water16°C62°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. Kirby Cove

    Kirby Beach

    Marin County

    7.0Greatlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.

    • Water16°C62°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  5. Angel Island (40190)

    Perles Beach

    Marin County

    7.0Greatlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.

    • Water16°C62°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. Angel Island detention barracks

    Quarry Beach

    Marin County

    7.0Greatlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.

    • Water16°C62°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  7. Angel Island detention barracks

    Sand Springs Beach

    Marin County

    7.0Greatlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.

    • Water16°C62°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  8. Schoonmaker Beach

    Marin County

    7.0Greatlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.

    • Water16°C62°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  9. Bay Monarch at Sausalito Ferry Terminal, June 2019

    Swede's Beach

    Marin County

    7.0Greatlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 16°C62°F water.

    • Water16°C62°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  10. Shipwreck Point Reyes, Inverness

    Alan Sieroty Beach

    Marin County

    6.8Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  11. Shipwreck Point Reyes, Inverness

    Chicken Ranch Beach

    Marin County

    6.8Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 4 pm later
    • Restrooms
    • Free parking
  12. Tamales Bay State Park

    Hearts Desire

    Marin County

    6.8Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  13. Indian Beach

    Marin County

    6.8Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  14. Swimming Beach at Heart's Desire

    Pebble Beach

    Marin County

    6.8Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  15. Shalow Beach

    Marin County

    6.8Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  16. Shell Beach

    Marin County

    6.8Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  17. Point Reyes

    Teachers Beach

    Marin County

    6.8Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  18. Dawn dusk sunset view from hilly coastline (Unsplash)

    Black Sands Beach

    Marin County

    6.7Goodlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  19. Live camMuir Beach in Marin County, CA

    Muir Beach

    Marin County

    6.7Goodlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  20. Pirates Cove

    Marin County

    6.7Goodlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  21. Rodeo Beach, Marin County

    Rodeo Beach

    Marin County

    6.7Goodlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  22. Common silverweed (Potentilla anserina) Rodeo Cove Marin County, CA

    South Rodeo Beach

    Marin County

    6.7Goodlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  23. California Poppies at Tennessee Cove, Marin Headlands , California.

    Tennessee Beach

    Marin County

    6.7Goodlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  24. On the right side of trail winding around to the right and out of sight, burnt shrubs and ground cover a hillside. On the left is green vegetation, including a large eucalyptus tree in the distance in

    Kelham Beach

    Marin County

    6.5Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind11 km/h7 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. California ( Bolinas ), United States : Beach at low tide

    Bolinas Beach

    Marin County

    6.4Goodlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  26. Agate Beach, Marin County, California

    Agate Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, light wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  27. McClures Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore

    Driftwood Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  28. Beach in Tomales Bay

    Elk Fence North Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  29. Point Reyes National Seashore, California - 52640844527

    Elk Fence South Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  30. Fruit Tree Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  31. Kehoe Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  32. Kilkenny Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  33. Sacramento Landing

    Lairds Landing

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  34. Sacramento Landing

    Long Cove Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  35. Sacramento Landing

    Marshall Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  36. McClures Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore

    McClures Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  37. Odocoileus hemionus columbianus (male and female), Point Reyes National Seashore

    No Name Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  38. Beach in Tomales Bay

    Pelican North Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  39. An inflatable boat sits on a sandy beachfront in Tomales Bay. Coast Guard ship and building are visible in the background, along with coastal chaparral landscape.

    Sacramento Landing

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  40. Odocoileus hemionus columbianus (male and female), Point Reyes National Seashore

    Tomales Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  41. Wall Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  42. White Gulch Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  43. Stinson Beach boulders

    Mickey's Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  44. Stinson Beach boulders

    Red Rock Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  45. Pacific coastline as seen from Muir Beach Overlook in January 2020

    Slide Ranch North Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  46. Stinson Beach, CA

    Stinson Beach

    Marin County

    6.3Goodlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind12 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 12 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  47. Drakes Beach

    Drakes Beach

    Marin County

    6.2Goodlater

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  48. Creamery Bay

    North Beach

    Marin County

    6.2Goodlater

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • Dogs on a leash
  49. Creamery Bay

    Point Reyes Beach

    Marin County

    6.2Goodlater

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  50. Point Reyes

    South Beach

    Marin County

    6.2Goodlater

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  51. Sunshine Beach

    Marin County

    6.2Goodlater

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind14 km/h9 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  52. This place

    Palomarin Beach

    Marin County

    6.1Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  53. Balancing rocks at Wildcat Beach

    Wildcat Beach

    Marin County

    6.1Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  54. Cliffs of Drakes Bay from Limantour Beach

    Limantour Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  55. Point Reyes National Seashore - Sky Trail, Ca, USA - panoramio

    Santa Maria Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  56. An early burn site phtoto from the third Woodward Fire photomonitoring point, at the junction of the Coast Trail and Woodward (860b97fa-4c08-487c-8895-3a88676d51d3)

    Sculptured Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  57. Secret Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  58. Point Reyes National Seashore, California - 52641831948

    Avals Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  59. Sandy Beach in Tomales Bay

    Blue Gums Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  60. Brazil Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  61. Point Reyes National Seashore, California - 52640846827

    Dillon Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  62. Point Reyes National Seashore, California - 52640846827

    Duck Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  63. Jacks Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  64. Beach in Tomales Bay

    Pita Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  65. Sandy beach under a clear blue sky with steep coastal shrub on the left, calm waters on the right.

    South Blue Gum Beach

    Marin County

    5.9Goodlater

    2.0 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.0 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Map of Marin County beaches with live score pins

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Marin County beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Marin County right now?

Gallinas Beach has the top Beach Score later: 8.6 Excellent, with 7 km/h (4 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Marin County today?

Sea water is 16 to 18°C (60 to 65°F) across the 65 scored beaches. The warmest is Gallinas Beach, at 18°C (65°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Marin County right now?

Gallinas Beach has the smallest waves, at 0.5 m (2 ft) with 7 km/h (4 mph) of wind.

Which Marin County beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Marin County today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 12 pm, at 6.5 Good, and the strongest stretch runs 8 am to 7 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Marin County?

1 listed beach has a live cam. Cams load on click, and each shows the owner's credit.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Marin County?

All 65 beaches in our data for Marin County are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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