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🌊 San Francisco· 🇺🇸 United States

San Francisco surf forecast

San Francisco brings together 2 tracked surf spots on Yosurf, with wave height, swell period, wind, tide cues and the best session windows for each break.

Check the 7-day forecast before you drive: the best windows usually come when clean swell lines up with light offshore or cross-offshore wind.

Tracked spots
2 spots
Data
waves, swell, wind
Forecast
7 days · hourly

Surfing San Francisco today

The region's standout spots today (today's forecast score, Intermediate level).

  1. 1Central Ocean Beach88
  2. 2North Ocean Beach88

San Francisco surf spots

Frequently asked about surfing San Francisco

Where can you surf in San Francisco?

Yosurf tracks 2 surf spots in San Francisco, with a spot page for comparing waves, wind, recommended level and nearby breaks.

How do you pick the best San Francisco surf spot today?

Start with the session score, then check wave height, swell period and wind. Light offshore or cross-offshore wind often matters more than raw wave size.

What is the best season to surf in San Francisco?

Check the 7-day forecast before you drive: the best windows usually come when clean swell lines up with light offshore or cross-offshore wind.

Can beginners surf in San Francisco?

Yes, some breaks can suit beginners when the swell stays small. Choose lifeguarded beaches, surf schools and avoid strong-current days.

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