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Ocean Beach Surf Forecast
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Ocean Beach surfForecast / CAL – Marin County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 26 Dec 2024 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ocean Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ocean Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 28th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 28th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ocean Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
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| Energy (?) | 4494 | 5570 | 4280 | 4586 | 4249 | 10007 | 7597 | 5404 | 5198 | 4032 | 3173 | 2402 | 1762 | 1836 | 2511 | 1064 | 847 | 532 | 422 | 733 | 1145 | 1656 | 1359 | 1087 | 1052 | 898 | 1451 | 1181 | 973 | 736 | 486 | 497 | 259 | 116 | 104 | 202 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:28PM 1.26 | 7:31AM 1.89 | 10:16PM 1.34 | 8:10AM 1.95 | 10:57PM 1.41 | 8:50AM 2.00 | 11:34PM 1.45 | 9:31AM 2.03 | 12:09AM 1.48 | 10:12AM 2.04 | 12:42AM 1.49 | 10:54AM 2.01 | 1:16AM 1.52 | 11:39AM 1.94 | 1:51AM 1.56 | 12:27PM 1.81 | 2:28AM 1.62 | 1:22PM 1.64 | 3:06AM 1.69 | 2:27PM 1.45 | 3:46AM 1.79 | 3:48PM 1.27 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:10PM 0.11 | 1:31AM 0.98 | 2:49PM -0.02 | 2:16AM 1.05 | 3:26PM -0.12 | 2:58AM 1.09 | 4:03PM -0.20 | 3:38AM 1.11 | 4:39PM -0.27 | 4:16AM 1.10 | 5:16PM -0.32 | 4:56AM 1.06 | 5:54PM -0.31 | 5:43AM 1.01 | 6:33PM -0.27 | 6:38AM 0.94 | 7:13PM -0.16 | 7:41AM 0.84 | 7:55PM 0.00 | 8:53AM 0.71 | 8:41PM 0.21 | 10:08AM 0.53 | 9:31PM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 13 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ocean Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ocean Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ocean Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ocean Beach 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 (Ocean Beach) 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 Ocean Beach 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.
Ocean Beach is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Daly City. If you plan a vacation in Marin County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Daly City. Daly City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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