Ocean Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Marin County, USA)
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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: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 15.2°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.
What's the best time of year to surf Ocean Beach (for consistent clean waves)?
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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Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:57 Local Time
| Wednesday 06 | ||||
| 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | 11PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Period (s) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind State | on | on | on | on |
Tides at Ocean Beach
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
|---|---|---|
| high tide | ||
| low tide |
Swell History at Ocean Beach
Surf stats for Ocean Beach, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
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.
Ocean Beach Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
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Sandbar
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