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Ocean Beach (SF) surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.7 m 10 s WSW · Swell 2: 0.7 m 18 s WSW · Swell 3: 0.5 m 11 s W
Best window this week: Monday 07:00 PST — 10.0 1.2 m (4.1 ft) at 18 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (272° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 7.1 B 2 · A 7 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 20 s | W | 12 kt cross-onshore | 06:35–17:10 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 10.0 B 3 · A 10 | 1.2–1.6 m (4.0–5.2 ft) | 18 s | W | 5 kt glassy | 06:36–17:09 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 8.0 B 1 · A 9 | 1.6–2.4 m (5.3–7.7 ft) | 16 s | W | 12 kt cross-shore | 06:37–17:08 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 9.0 B 1 · A 10 | 1.8–2.4 m (6.0–7.9 ft) | 13 s | W | 13 kt glassy | 06:38–17:07 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 9.7 B 3 · A 10 | 1.5–1.9 m (4.8–6.1 ft) | 14 s | W | 7 kt glassy | 06:39–17:06 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 6.9 B 0 · A 10 | 2.0–2.2 m (6.4–7.1 ft) | 16 s | W | 7 kt cross-offshore | 06:41–17:05 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 7.4 B 0 · A 10 | 1.9–2.3 m (6.3–7.4 ft) | 15 s | W | 8 kt glassy | 06:42–17:04 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 04:00 | 10.0 B 3 · A 9 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 19 s W | 2 kt NNW glassy |
| Mon 07:00 | 10.0 B 3 · A 9 | 1.2 m (4.1 ft) | 18 s W | 4 kt E glassy |
| Mon 10:00 | 10.0 B 3 · A 10 | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) | 18 s W | 4 kt ESE glassy |
| Mon 13:00 | 9.9 B 2 · A 10 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 17 s W | 3 kt SE glassy |
| Mon 16:00 | 10.0 B 2 · A 10 | 1.5 m (4.8 ft) | 17 s W | 2 kt SSW glassy |
| Mon 19:00 | 8.3 B 1 · A 8 | 1.5 m (5.1 ft) | 17 s W | 7 kt WNW onshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 9.3 B 1 · A 9 | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 17 s W | 10 kt SSE cross-offshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 7.3 B 1 · A 7 | 1.6 m (5.3 ft) | 17 s W | 13 kt SSW cross-onshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 8.1 B 1 · A 8 | 1.6 m (5.4 ft) | 16 s W | 13 kt S cross-shore |
| Tue 07:00 | 8.0 B 1 · A 8 | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 16 s W | 16 kt SSE cross-shore |
| Tue 10:00 | 6.4 B 1 · A 7 | 1.9 m (6.2 ft) | 16 s W | 18 kt S cross-shore |
| Tue 13:00 | 5.6 B 0 · A 7 | 2.1 m (6.8 ft) | 15 s W | 13 kt SW cross-onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 7.3 B 0 · A 9 | 2.1 m (7.0 ft) | 15 s W | 5 kt SSW cross-shore |
| Tue 19:00 | 7.1 B 0 · A 10 | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) | 15 s W | 8 kt ENE offshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 6.5 B 0 · A 10 | 2.4 m (7.7 ft) | 15 s W | 11 kt ENE offshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy San Francisco Bar, CA (142) (46237), 11 km from Ocean Beach (SF), reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.3 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) |
| Peak period | 15 s | 19 s |
| Swell from | SW | W |
water 14.5 °C at the buoy
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Ocean Beach (SF) tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (PST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | Low 22:50 (-1.0 m / -3.3 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | High 06:00 (+0.5 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 11:20 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) · High 16:50 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 06:40 (+0.7 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 12:40 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) · High 18:10 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 00:40 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 07:20 (+0.8 m / +2.5 ft) · Low 13:40 (-0.5 m / -1.7 ft) · High 19:20 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 01:20 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 07:50 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 14:30 (-0.7 m / -2.4 ft) · High 20:30 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 02:00 (-0.5 m / -1.8 ft) · High 08:20 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 15:10 (-0.9 m / -3.1 ft) · High 21:20 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 02:40 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) · High 08:50 (+1.0 m / +3.2 ft) · Low 15:50 (-1.1 m / -3.5 ft) · High 22:10 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 10.0 Pacifica 18 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 6.9 Stinson Beach 19 km · 1.3 m (4.4 ft) now
- 7.4 Bolinas 25 km · 1.3 m (4.4 ft) now
- 10.0 Mavericks 30 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
- 10.0 Half Moon Bay 34 km · 1.2 m (3.9 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/Los_Angeles). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (37.75, -122.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.