Francis Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Mateo (15 breaks) / California (403 breaks) / USA (1296 breaks) / Lat Long: (37.45° N 122.44° W)
Francis Beach Surf Forecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA
1 h 12 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Francis Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Francis Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Francis Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 19th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 21st Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 21st Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Francis Beach over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | W | W | SSW | SSW | WNW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | SW | W | WNW | WNW |
8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
372 | 463 | 612 | 766 | 1023 | 1457 | 1031 | 875 | 886 | 637 | 425 | 268 | 226 | 432 | 377 | 408 | 427 | 321 | 232 | 283 | 201 | 187 | 182 | 144 | 140 | 115 | 92 | 157 | 155 | 188 | 317 | 327 | 196 | 241 | 149 | 507 |
WNW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | WNW | WNW | SSW | SW | SW | W | W | W | S | SW | SW | SSE | SSE | SSE | W | W | W | NNW | NW | NW | NW | WNW | WNW | NW | WNW | WNW | NW | WNW | WNW | NW |
cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
6:55PM 1.16 | 4:30AM 1.34 | 7:39PM 1.23 | 5:44AM 1.34 | 8:14PM 1.32 | 6:57AM 1.37 | 8:45PM 1.41 | 8:03AM 1.42 | 9:15PM 1.52 | 9:05AM 1.46 | 9:45PM 1.63 | 10:04AM 1.48 | 10:18PM 1.74 | 11:02AM 1.48 | 10:52PM 1.83 | 12:00PM 1.45 | 11:28PM 1.88 | 1:00PM 1.41 | 12:09AM 1.89 | 2:03PM 1.35 | 12:54AM 1.84 | 3:10PM 1.31 | 1:44AM 1.74 | |||||||||||||
10:56AM 0.06 | 11:32PM 1.02 | 12:01PM 0.05 | 12:43AM 0.92 | 12:59PM 0.03 | 1:39AM 0.77 | 1:49PM 0.01 | 2:27AM 0.57 | 2:35PM 0.02 | 3:12AM 0.34 | 3:17PM 0.08 | 3:56AM 0.09 | 3:58PM 0.17 | 4:41AM -0.13 | 4:39PM 0.29 | 5:28AM -0.31 | 5:22PM 0.43 | 6:16AM -0.43 | 6:07PM 0.58 | 7:06AM -0.47 | 6:56PM 0.72 | 8:01AM -0.44 | 7:55PM 0.84 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Half Moon Bay, California which is 7 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Francis Beach.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | mod. rain | rain shwrs | clear | cloudy | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 9 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - |
- | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). |
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Information about the Francis Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Francis Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Francis Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Francis 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 (Francis 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 Francis 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.
Francis Beach is 17 km (11 miles) from Belmont. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Belmont. Belmont has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.