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: 1.9 ft waves, w 11 mph (onshore), rising → high. Small for this break but conditions look fun — 1.9 ft with manageable wind. 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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