San Francisco surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Francisco over the next 16 days.
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