Surf Forecasts:
San Francisco surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, S swell with 2,341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Francisco over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 6 | SW 6 | S 11 | SSE 13 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 197 | 422 | 401 | 436 | 158 | 190 | 408 | 669 | 1885 | 1277 | 692 | 475 | 374 | 230 | 210 | 402 | 299 | 212 | 180 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:54AM0.18m | 3:19PM0.25m | 5:33AM0.18m | 4:22PM0.25m | 6:10AM0.19m | 5:19PM0.25m | 6:45AM0.19m | 6:12PM0.25m | 7:15AM0.19m | 7:02PM0.25m | 7:41AM0.20m | 7:52PM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:37PM0.08m | 7:14AM0.18m | 11:27PM0.09m | 8:21AM0.17m | 00:20AM0.09m | 9:16AM0.16m | 1:03AM0.10m | 10:12AM0.15m | 1:41AM0.11m | 11:10AM0.14m | 2:11AM0.12m | 12:19PM0.13m | 2:54AM0.13m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 6:13 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 6 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 158 | 179 | 408 | 669 | 1885 | 1277 | 692 | 475 | 374 | 230 | 210 | 402 | 299 | 212 | 180 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 15 | — | — | SE 16 | E 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | 110 | — | — | 90 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 2 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | N 3 |
| kJ | 197 | 422 | 401 | 436 | 47 | 190 | 53 | 153 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 766 | 970 | 1059 | 184 | 105 | 188 | 105 | 511 | 511 | 185 | 23 | 510 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
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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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