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Ocean Beach, outer coast Wave Conditions

Today’s wave height and sea conditions for Ocean Beach, outer coast, California, from the National Weather Service.

Seas today
4ft
Choppy
NWS marine forecast

Choppy seas near Ocean Beach, outer coast

Getting bouncy. Check the full forecast before you go.

Wind
8 mph WNW
Outlook
Mostly Cloudy

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How big are the waves at Ocean Beach, outer coast right now?+

The National Weather Service forecasts seas of about 4 ft near Ocean Beach, outer coast, California today, with 8 mph WNW wind, so conditions are choppy. Getting bouncy. Check the full forecast before you go.

Is it a good day to go out at Ocean Beach, outer coast?+

With seas around 4 ft, conditions are choppy. Getting bouncy. Check the full forecast before you go. Always check the latest marine forecast and any small-craft advisories before heading out.

Where do these wave conditions come from?+

Wave heights on these pages come from the National Weather Service Coastal Waters Forecast for the marine zone around each spot. They are a forecast, not a measurement. In the Pathr app, the wind and waves layers are free and show right on the chart.

Bridge clearances near Ocean Beach, outer coast

Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Ocean Beach, outer coast. Check them against your air draft before you head out.

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