Francis Beach

Francis Beach

San Francisco, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

West, NorthWest

Best Wind

East

Best Tide

All tides

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About

Francis Beach, nestled in San Francisco, is a rugged stretch of sand where the waves break both left and right in a steady rhythm. The surf here is normal, yet rippable, with sandy bottoms that cradle the feet of those who dare to ride its swells, which begin to pulse at less than 1 meter and can hold up to 3 feet. Best surf conditions arise with west swells and east offshore winds, making high tide the prime time for catching clean rides. Though it beckons many, caution is advised for riptides and the occasional lurking shark.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityNormal
Wave TypeBeach-break
Wave DirectionRight and left
Wave Powerrippable
BottomSandy
Swell SizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionWest, NorthWest
Best WindEast
Best Tide PositionAll tides
Best Tide MovementRising and Falling

Location & Access

AddressKelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA
City / AreaSan Francisco
Zip Code94119
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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Francis Beach Questions

What kind of wave is Francis Beach?

Francis Beach is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Francis Beach?

Francis Beach is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at Francis Beach?

Francis Beach works best on a west, northwest swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to.

What wind is best for Francis Beach?

The best wind for Francis Beach is east.

What tide is best for surfing Francis Beach?

Francis Beach works best at all tides on rising and falling.

Where can I stay near Francis Beach?

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Where is Francis Beach?

Francis Beach is a surf spot in San Francisco, California, USA.