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San Francisco surf Forecast / South / Uruguay

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 -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 19.4°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.3 °C max: 19.0 °C min: 15.7 °C)
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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 19.4°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 17.3 °C max: 19.0 °C min: 15.7 °C)


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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Francisco in the next 12 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.9
S
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.4
E
0.9
SSE
1.4
S
0.8
S
0.8
SSW
0.4
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.7
E
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.9
ESE
0.7
E
0.8
E
1
E
0.5
E
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
0.9
S
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)796988777566511101151012456776661269999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)32130462103703321141544117413137504124172429224394241381552422392023443981891351138842
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
20
SSW
10
ESE
10
NE
10
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
10
NW
15
S
20
SE
40
S
15
W
15
NW
5
WSW
10
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
10
E
5
SSE
15
E
15
NNE
25
NW
10
SSW
40
S
35
S
35
SSW
30
SW
35
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
20
WSW
15
W
15
NW
20
N
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
0.21
8:44PM
0.28
10:35AM
0.20
9:13PM
0.29
11:05AM
0.19
9:46PM
0.30
11:34AM
0.18
10:24PM
0.30
12:07PM
0.17
11:08PM
0.30
12:45PM
0.16
12:01AM
0.29
1:30PM
0.16
6:51PM 1:09AM
0.17 0.27
2:22PM
0.17
2:43AM
0.25
3:19PM
0.19
4:48AM
0.25
4:15PM
0.22
6:22AM
0.25
5:09PM
0.25
7:23AM
0.25
6:01PM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:19PM
0.19
4:38AM
0.04
1:23PM
0.18
5:23AM
0.03
1:25PM
0.18
6:10AM
0.04
1:35PM
0.17
7:00AM
0.04
2:00PM
0.16
7:52AM
0.05
2:37PM
0.15
8:47AM
0.06
3:32PM
0.15
8:05PM
0.17
9:44AM
0.09
9:24PM
0.14
10:43AM
0.11
10:37PM
0.10
11:44AM
0.14
11:49PM
0.05
12:43PM
0.17
12:58AM
0.01
1:36PM
0.19
2:04AM
-0.02
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--
Sunset-6:05--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:53-
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Rain (mm)
------2102-----------612483---142-----
Temp. °C151514161817191918171616161715192118202020212220161616141414121313121411
Feels °C (?)9111114161519201715712131512151915222222192121999777779797

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, strong winds from the S by Thu morning).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

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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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