Ocean Beach surf break

Ocean Beach surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 PDT
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Ocean Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is 3.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
W
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
8
0.5
W
18
0.6
W
16
0.7
W
15
1.4
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
8
0.5
W
18
0.7
W
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
243
298
205
113
99
98
93
160
190
209
340
378
1313
892
928
913
484
1080
298
150
245
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
20
W
10
W
10
W
25
W
15
SW
10
SW
20
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
30
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
W
25
W
15
WSW
20
W
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
8:49PM1.62m
8:40AM1.39m
9:22PM1.67m
9:44AM1.36m
9:52PM1.71m
10:41AM1.34m
10:20PM1.73m
11:34AM1.33m
10:46PM1.75m
12:24PM1.32m
11:12PM1.75m
1:12PM1.32m
11:41PM1.74m
1:59PM1.30m
Low Tide
2:42AM0.33m
2:37PM0.15m
3:29AM0.14m
3:18PM0.27m
4:12AM-0.01m
3:57PM0.41m
4:50AM-0.11m
4:35PM0.55m
5:26AM-0.17m
5:11PM0.69m
6:01AM-0.19m
5:47PM0.82m
6:36AM-0.17m
6:23PM0.94m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
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7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
Temp °C
13
13
13
12
13
14
13
13
13
11
14
14
12
13
13
12
12
12
12
12
13
9
10
8
8
11
11
10
11
9
7
12
11
9
11
8
6
6
6
7
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
W
15
1.4
WNW
9
0.7
W
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
13
1
W
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.7
WNW
11
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
243
298
205
113
50
98
93
100
86
209
340
171
28
28
17
7
274
14
128
120
245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.6
W
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.5
W
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
W
16
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
W
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.5
WNW
11
0.7
W
16
Energy kJ
28
28
16
27
99
25
70
93
190
75
181
20
12
10
6
2
17
12
41
66
243
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
W
18
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
20
0.5
W
18
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
34
22
27
12
28
18
90
160
28
21
33
17
5
10
14
12
31
8
30
150
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.8
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
55
97
17
51
59
117
199
378
1313
892
928
913
484
1080
298
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
4
1
2
3
4
Distance (km)
64
25
97
25
9
98
9
9
98
9
9
97
9
9
98
96
97
462
96
79
406
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Ocean Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ocean Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ocean Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ocean Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Ocean Beach is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Daly City. If you plan a vacation in Marin County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Daly City. Daly City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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