Ocean Beach
San Francisco · United States
Powerful beach breakgood for advanced surfers
Heavy waves, strong currents and cold water, a long paddle. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Powerful beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — northwest |
| Coordinates | 37.76, -122.5108 |
FAQ
Is Ocean Beach good for beginners?
Ocean Beach is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Ocean Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#san-francisco/ocean-beach-sf. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — San Francisco
- Fort Point — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Kelly's Cove — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Linda Mar (Pacifica State Beach) — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Montara State Beach — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Mavericks — Big-wave reef, advanced surfers
- Rodeo Beach — Beach break in a bay, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Stinson Beach — Mellow beach break, beginners
- Bolinas (The Patch) — surf spot, beginners
- Dillon Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Salmon Creek — Powerful beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers