Surf Forecasts:
San Francisco surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, SSW swell with 357 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Francisco over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 93 | 233 | 62 | 53 | 62 | 39 | 61 | 140 | 172 | 144 | 62 | 30 | 38 | 14 | 18 | 26 | 17 | 21 | 265 | 253 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:53AM0.27m | 11:21PM0.22m | 3:46AM0.22m | 00:18AM0.20m | 4:43AM0.21m | 1:22AM0.19m | 5:36AM0.20m | 12:21PM0.27m | 6:32AM0.19m | 1:16PM0.26m | 2:16PM0.25m | 4:54AM0.18m | 3:19PM0.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:20PM0.03m | 6:49AM0.18m | 7:14PM0.03m | 7:31AM0.18m | 8:06PM0.04m | 8:10AM0.19m | 8:57PM0.06m | 8:39AM0.19m | 9:47PM0.07m | 10:37PM0.08m | 7:14AM0.18m | 11:27PM0.09m | |||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | -2 | -2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 6 | E 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | E 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 45 | 42 | 100 | 62 | 53 | 62 | 39 | 20 | 18 | 117 | 7 | 62 | 30 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 10 | — | E 9 | SE 13 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 28 | 16 | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | S 5 | S 15 | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 7 | W 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 52 | 93 | 233 | — | — | — | 21 | 61 | 140 | 172 | 144 | 14 | 14 | 38 | 12 | 18 | 26 | 11 | 21 | 265 | 253 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 510 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 149 | 224 | 511 | 511 | 706 | 181 | 224 | 261 | 398 | 37 | 37 | 149 | 187 | 766 | 787 | 185 |
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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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