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San Francisco surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 -03
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San Francisco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's San Francisco sea temperature is
19.5° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Francisco this week:

The surf forecast for San Francisco over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Francisco in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 28th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 28th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 29th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Francisco over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
E
0.4
ESE
0.6
E
0.1
S
0.7
E
1.1
ENE
0.5
E
0.7
E
1.1
E
0.5
E
1.1
S
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SE
1
E
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)66413456677568858555510
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5129317551941113256918621216745802855563770
Wind
(km/h)
0
N
20
SE
25
NE
20
NE
25
E
30
NE
30
NNE
10
ENE
5
NNW
25
SSW
30
S
30
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
30
E
20
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
10:52AM
0.25
12:05AM
0.17
5:51AM 11:42AM
0.17 0.24
12:36AM
0.18
4:50AM
0.16
12:53PM
0.22
1:15AM
0.19
3:12PM
0.21
2:05AM
0.21
5:58PM
0.23
3:07AM
0.24
6:45PM
0.24
4:13AM
0.27
7:20PM
0.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:23PM 2:53AM
0.10 0.16
6:52AM
0.17
8:11PM
0.12
4:08AM 8:11AM
0.16 0.15
9:02PM
0.14
9:12AM
0.11
9:52PM
0.16
10:11AM
0.07
10:41PM
0.18
11:10AM
0.03
11:23PM
0.20
12:13PM
-0.01
11:54PM
0.20
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Sunrise5:22--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--
Sunset-7:32--7:34--7:35--7:36--7:37--7:37--7:38-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
----------------164430
Temp. °C212219242519262923191816181816181716161616
Feels °C (?)202016212114242721161411141411141214121313
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Uruguay - South? If you are looking for accommodation near San Francisco, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 28 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Uruguay - South where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Carlos which is 33 km (20 miles) away, Minas, Pando and Paso de Carrasco.

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