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The jetty focuses swell into a tight takeoff zone, so positioning matters more than at the open beach.
Expect strong rips, shifting sandbars, and more consequence on lower tides when rocks and structure get more exposed.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Ocean Beach Jetty
A punchy, right-dominant jetty peak off Mission Bay that can throw steep takeoffs and fast walls when the sand lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ocean Beach Jetty in California.
Break TypeJetty Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 15 s
- Wind SW 5 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
0.9 ftfalling
- Low0.1 ft
- High5.1 ft
- Low1.1 ft
- High5.4 ft
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