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South Ocean Beach Surf Report & Forecast

San Francisco, California

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Current Surf Conditions at South Ocean Beach

🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Surf Quality: EXCELLENT
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🌬️ WIND

N
E
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W
8
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
7.6
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
7.6ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
14s
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WIND GUSTS
11kt
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AIR TEMP
15°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.4ft @
14s
🌧️
PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Monday

Oct 27
EXCELLENT11 excellent hours
🌊 5.5-7.9ft 💨 2-15kt 🌡️ 13-16°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AMEXCELLENT5.5ft14sW2ktWNW2kt15°C14°C0mm
1:00 AMEXCELLENT5.9ft14sW3ktNW3kt14°C14°C0mm
2:00 AMEXCELLENT6.4ft15sW3ktNW3kt14°C13°C0mm
3:00 AMEXCELLENT6.8ft15sW3ktNW3kt14°C13°C0mm
4:00 AMEXCELLENT7.3ft15sW3ktWNW3kt14°C13°C0mm
5:00 AMEXCELLENT7.7ft15sW2ktW2kt14°C13°C0mm
6:00 AMEXCELLENT7.8ft15sW3ktWSW3kt14°C13°C0mm
7:00 AMEXCELLENT7.8ft15sW3ktSSW3kt14°C13°C0mm
8:00 AMEXCELLENT7.9ft15sW4ktS4kt14°C13°C0mm
9:00 AMEXCELLENT7.7ft14sW6ktS7kt14°C15°C0mm
10:00 AMEXCELLENT7.6ft14sW8ktS11kt15°C16°C0mm
11:00 AMGOOD7.4ft14sW10ktS15kt16°C17°C0mm
12:00 PMGOOD7.2ft14sW11ktS17kt15°C17°C0mm
1:00 PMFAIR7ft14sW12ktS20kt15°C16°C0.1mm
2:00 PMFAIR6.8ft14sW13ktS23kt15°C15°C0.1mm
3:00 PMFAIR6.6ft14sW12ktSW21kt15°C15°C0.1mm
4:00 PMGOOD6.4ft14sW12ktW20kt15°C15°C0.1mm
5:00 PMGOOD6.3ft13sW11ktNW18kt14°C15°C0.2mm
6:00 PMGOOD6.5ft13sW11ktNW17kt14°C14°C0.1mm
7:00 PMGOOD6.6ft13sW11ktNW17kt14°C14°C0.1mm
8:00 PMGOOD6.8ft13sW11ktNW16kt14°C13°C0mm
9:00 PMFAIR7ft13sW12ktNW17kt13°C13°C0mm
10:00 PMFAIR7.1ft13sW14ktNW18kt13°C13°C0mm
11:00 PMFAIR7.2ft13sWNW15ktNW19kt13°C13°C0mm

Tuesday

Oct 28
EXCELLENT12 excellent hours
🌊 4.8-7.1ft 💨 4-15kt 🌡️ 11-17°C

Wednesday

Oct 29
EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 3.2-4.9ft 💨 4-9kt 🌡️ 14-21°C

Thursday

Oct 30
GOOD8 excellent hours
🌊 2.8-5.3ft 💨 5-11kt 🌡️ 14-20°C

Friday

Oct 31
EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 3.7-5.3ft 💨 4-11kt 🌡️ 14-22°C

Saturday

Nov 1
EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 3.5-4.8ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 14-21°C

Sunday

Nov 2
EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 3.6-4.8ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 14-22°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:6.3ft @ 13s
Wind Conditions:2-15kt WNW
Water Temperature:12-18°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

South Ocean Beach in San Francisco is a powerful, exposed beach break that picks up west to northwest swells, offering both left and right-hand waves over a sandy bottom. It performs best around mid to high tide with light offshore winds from the east or northeast and tends to be most consistent from November through March when northwest swells are strongest. The bottom is primarily sand, with shifting sandbars that can cause waves to jack up quickly. The beach is typically uncrowded, and hazards include rip currents, cold water, and shifting sandbars. Surfers should exercise caution and be aware of the dynamic conditions.

Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: San Francisco | Suburb: Sunset District | State: California | Country: United States | Postcode: 94166 | Road: Sunset Dunes | Full Address: Sunset Dunes, Outer Sunset, Sunset District, San Francisco, California, 94166, United States

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