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Ocean Beach Surf Guide
Ocean Beach in SF Marin is an exposed beach break that is usually a safe bet. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the east with some shelter here from northwest winds. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the west. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. A popular wave that can get growded. Beware of rocks, locals and sharks.
Ocean Beach Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Beach |  3.6 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| very consistent | 14.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Ocean Beach:
The best conditions reported for surf at Ocean Beach occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.
Surf Forecasts:
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What's the best time of year to surf Ocean Beach (for consistent clean waves)?
januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Ocean Beach with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winterand most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 51% of the time in January while 47% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 2% of the time it is considered too small by mostsurfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
51%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
47%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
2%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).
Explore Ocean Beach Location Map
Interactive Ocean Beach surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ocean Beach is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in USA, 17 km (11 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ocean Beach is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK), also in USA, 25 km (16 miles) away.
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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.
Ocean Beach Surf Forecasts:
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Credit: John McGintyCredit: Timothy DonovanCredit: Mike Stevens
Ocean Beach Sea Temperature
The water temperature (14.0 °C) at Ocean Beach is quite cool. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a good sealed spring wetsuit. Some surfers would prefer to wear gloves and boots too. Effective windchill factor of (12.0 °C) will make the air and water feel about the same temperature.Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit, neoprene gloves and boots.Current Temp*: 14.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellitewater-tempView Sea Temp MapSwell History at Ocean Beach
Surf stats for Ocean Beach, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Average Swell
Wind History at Ocean Beach
Wind stats for Ocean Beach, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Average Wind
Ocean Beach Reviews:
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Ratings
Based on 6 votes.
- Overall:3.6
- Quality on a good day:4.2
- Consistency of Surf:3.4
- Difficulty Level:3.8
- Wind and Kite Surfing:3.2
- Crowds:2.5
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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Max from United States
“Ocean Beach is the Mother of the coast. She can be sweet or bitchy or, on a rising swell, like a mother bear who is pissed you were messing with her cubs. Experienced surfer only, otherwise go to Pathetica down the road or up around the corner. Generally rolling push more than hollow, with the thick throwing lip behind. So fast it is hard to slow down. On big days stay high on take off for barrel or to have a slower drop then swing back and down to the pit under control. Sometimes stacks a wall for the all time screamer. Urban crowd not that aggro; nothing like giving someone crap on the beach only to be slapped back to shore on the paddle out or caught inside by the death bomb. Standard respect is fine. Solid dreams. Good luck”
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
Discover surf breaks near Ocean Beach. Click below to view there surf guides.
Kellys Cove
- Beach and reef
- 3.2
Reliability: fairly consistent
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Deadman's
- Beach and reef
- 3.2
Reliability: fairly consistent
7km away
Fort Point
- Beach and reef
- 3.4
Reliability: inconsistent
9km away
Sharp Park
- Beach/pier
- 3.5
Reliability: very consistent
11km away
Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach
- Sandbar
- 2.7
Reliability: very consistent
12km away
SandbarWave Buoys Nearest To Ocean Beach:
- Closest Wave BuoySan Francisco Bar8 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoySan Francisco Buoy17 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyHalf Moon Bay Buoy33 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyPoint Reyes, CA55 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyBodega Bay Buoy55 mi
