O.B.

O.B.

San Diego County, California, USA
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Wave Quality

Normal

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

SouthWest, South

Best Wind

unknown

Best Tide

All tides

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About

Ocean Beach, or O.B., located in the vibrant community of San Diego County, offers surfers a consistent beach-break with waves that roll right and left, ripe for rippable sessions starting at just under 3 feet and holding up to over 6 feet. The sandy bottom makes it an ideal spot for both novice and intermediate surfers, while the all-tide conditions ensure you can catch a wave at any time. With a rich surf history, having hosted the World Surfing Championship in 1966, and its proximity to stunning coastal views and lively local culture, O.B. is a must-visit destination for surf enthusiasts and beachgoers alike.

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 2m+ / 6ft+

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionSouthWest, South
Best Windunknown
Best Tide PositionAll tides
Best Tide MovementRising and falling tides

Location & Access

AddressOcean Beach, San Diego, CA, USA
City / AreaSan Diego County
Zip Code92107
StateCalifornia
CountryUSA

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O.B. Questions

What kind of wave is O.B.?

O.B. is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at O.B.?

O.B. is rated normal for wave quality.

What swell works best at O.B.?

O.B. works best on a southwest, south swell. Swell size: starts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+.

What tide is best for surfing O.B.?

O.B. works best at all tides on rising and falling tides.

Where can I stay near O.B.?

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Where is O.B.?

O.B. is a surf spot in San Diego County, California, USA.