Wave height and wind near San Francisco right now are estimated from the closest reporting buoy stations, giving you a local marine snapshot that is easier to act on than a broad national view.
Use this page to compare nearby stations, see which buoys are closest to San Francisco, and understand whether local sea state is calmer or rougher than the wider region.
The current nearby summary is based on 33 stations, with average readings around 1.6 m for waves and 3.6 kn for wind.
Updated 29 mins ago. Data is based on the latest buoy observations.
Moderate marine conditions found near your location. 3 nearby stations have camera images available.
Nearby stations around San Francisco currently look moderate conditions on average. The freshest nearby station updated 29 mins ago.
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Coastal Marine Station
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Waverider Buoy
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
3-meter foam buoy
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
Water Level Observation Network
NERRS Weather Station
Uncrewed Surface Vehicle
Water Quality Station
Waverider Buoy
3-meter discus buoy w/ seal cage
3-meter foam buoy w/ seal cage
Buoy
Waverider Buoy
Coastal Marine Station
NERRS Weather Station
Water Level Observation Network
Waverider Buoy
Water Level Observation Network
The current wave reading for San Francisco is about 1.6 m. Smaller numbers usually mean an easier ride, while larger numbers can quickly make offshore travel less comfortable.
The wind reading for San Francisco is around 3.6 kn. Stronger wind often makes chop steeper, increases spray and can make docking, fishing or longer crossings more difficult.
Moderate conditions can still be workable, but they often call for a closer look at wind trend, wave period and boat capability.
Marine conditions near San Francisco are built from nearby buoy stations and currently point to moderate conditions. The summary combines local wave and wind readings to make the nearby picture easier to read.
The nearest reporting buoy page for San Francisco right now includes buoy PXOC1, along with other nearby stations listed lower on the page.
Wave height near San Francisco is currently around 1.6 m based on the latest nearby buoy readings. Conditions can still change between nearshore and offshore stations, so compare more than one buoy when possible.
Safety near San Francisco depends on boat size, route and local exposure, but this page is designed to show whether conditions look calmer, moderate or rough before you leave the dock or beach.
You can check buoy data near San Francisco directly on this page using the nearby list and map, then open any station for wave height, wind speed, trends and camera context.
Yes. There are 3 nearby buoy stations with camera coverage around San Francisco, and they are highlighted in the camera section on this page.