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: 6 ft waves, wnw 14–18 mph (onshore), falling → low. Size is there, but onshore wind hurts shape. 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.