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Consistent west-facing groundswells produce the most organized peaks, and east (onshore-to-offshore) winds clean the face - best-surfing window centers on high tide and the rising-to-high phase.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Francis Beach
A forgiving Half Moon Bay beachbreak that peels both lefts and rights off a broad sandbar, best when west groundswells meet an easterly offshore breeze around high tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Francis Beach in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 12 s
- Wind W 4 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
The lineup often clusters near the campground access where sandbars focus peaks and rips can form unexpectedly.
Also note occasional shark sightings reported by locals.
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