Ocean Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.73° N 122.51° W

Issued: 10 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ocean Beach sea temperature is
15.9° C

3.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Ocean Beach surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,024 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with WNW swell.

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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s is also forecast. 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 28th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)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 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.9
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
0.9
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
2.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
309
305
251
203
142
208
127
251
216
316
573
264
441
344
419
242
469
444
246
778
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WSW
25
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
30
W
25
W
25
W
30
W
30
WNW
20
W
30
W
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
4:14AM1.35m
5:39PM1.70m
5:36AM1.18m
6:21PM1.75m
7:13AM1.10m
7:00PM1.79m
8:48AM1.12m
7:39PM1.82m
10:03AM1.20m
8:17PM1.85m
11:00AM1.29m
8:56PM1.87m
11:47AM1.35m
Low Tide
10:52PM0.62m
10:35AM0.16m
00:03AM0.46m
11:26AM0.37m
1:07AM0.30m
12:20PM0.56m
2:02AM0.15m
1:14PM0.73m
2:51AM0.02m
2:08PM0.86m
3:34AM-0.07m
2:59PM0.95m
4:14AM-0.13m
3:47PM1.01m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:34
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
 mm
Temp °C
14
15
15
13
14
14
13
14
15
14
16
16
15
15
14
14
14
16
15
14
15
Feels °C
11
13
12
9
11
10
10
11
11
11
14
13
12
12
10
9
10
12
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
SW
14
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.6
SW
13
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
18
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
SW
17
Energy kJ
367
100
305
197
149
142
96
75
62
47
316
573
264
100
344
220
167
164
444
143
288
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
0.9
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.1
W
14
0.6
SW
18
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
134
309
96
251
203
103
208
114
223
216
167
70
50
441
71
175
183
222
4
246
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.2
S
10
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
61
97
8
197
111
18
116
127
251
134
34
82
84
9
45
2
2
2
2
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
5
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
7
2.1
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
6
2.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
19
144
110
116
419
242
469
297
170
778
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
25
9
97
9
9
97
9
9
124
9
9
441
14
79
97
96
97
97
96
9
98
Best forecast wave conditions in Marin County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
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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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