Ocean Beach SF – North Current Conditions Summary
Ocean Beach SF – North in San Francisco, CA is a beach break, suited for advanced surfers. Current conditions: 2.5 ft waves, sw 14 mph (onshore), falling → low. Onshore wind all day making conditions choppy. The north end of Ocean Beach near the Cliff House can handle large winter swells, producing heavy A-frame peaks and long walls. Look for rip currents that act as channels out; position yourself to catch the largest sets and be ready to pump down the line. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach SF – North
NE–SE
SE–E
2–6 ft
January, February, September, October, November, and December
Mid tide, light E winds, 6-10 ft NW swell
Look for rip currents that act as channels out; position yourself to catch the largest sets and be ready to pump down the line.
Crowds thin out on the north end compared to central beach, but locals frequent the area; respect them.
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