San Francisco Surf Break

San Francisco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.90° S 55.25° W

Issued: 8 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's San Francisco sea temperature is
14.1° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

San Francisco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


San Francisco surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Francisco this week:

The surf forecast for San Francisco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Francisco in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 11th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Francisco over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
1.1
S
6
0.7
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
11
7
7
16
50
49
54
45
43
30
55
34
78
158
180
180
139
91
61
121
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
5
NNE
5
NNW
0
SSE
5
E
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
NW
30
SSE
20
S
10
SSE
10
N
15
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
SW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
2:26PM0.24m
6:34AM0.23m
3:33PM0.26m
7:07AM0.23m
4:40PM0.30m
7:32AM0.22m
5:43PM0.34m
7:57AM0.20m
6:42PM0.37m
8:23AM0.18m
7:39PM0.38m
8:54AM0.17m
8:36PM0.38m
Low Tide
10:06AM0.18m
10:38PM0.04m
10:42AM0.19m
11:38PM0.01m
11:09AM0.20m
00:43AM-0.02m
11:09AM0.20m
1:51AM-0.03m
10:53AM0.18m
2:59AM-0.03m
11:17AM0.15m
4:04AM-0.01m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:36
 mm
Temp °C
12
12
11
13
14
13
14
14
13
13
15
13
11
11
10
10
14
13
14
14
14
Feels °C
10
9
10
12
13
11
13
12
12
12
13
11
5
5
6
6
10
9
11
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
13
Energy kJ
17
11
7
7
16
50
49
54
45
43
30
55
28
16
44
180
180
139
91
61
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
6
0.1
E
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.7
S
13
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
2
3
1
4
9
5
9
8
8
7
17
2
6
6
158
7
5
1
6
2
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
5
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
10
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
1
5
2
1
2
7
2
15
6
5
4
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.9
SSW
4
1.1
S
6
0.3
NW
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.7
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
Energy kJ
5
34
78
1
4
11
15
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
706
958
687
109
30
35
0
46
0
0
29
0
209
384
188
0
23
0
29
65
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the San Francisco Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for San Francisco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Francisco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Francisco 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 (San Francisco) 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 San Francisco 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.

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