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Ocean Beach SF

San Francisco's main beach break. Powerful, heavy waves with strong currents. One of the most challenging beach breaks in California. Cold, raw, and intense.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

4–15 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

San Francisco

Region

San Francisco

Coordinates

37.7570, -122.5115

NOAA Buoy

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