Marine buoy
SAN FRANCISCO - 18NM West of San Francisco, CA 46026
SAN FRANCISCO - 18NM West of San Francisco, CA is a wave buoy in United States integrated into SwellOracle from NOAA/NDBC. This page summarizes its position, source and available variables for checking surf conditions: 7.5 ft, 9 s, WNW.
How to use this reading
SAN FRANCISCO - 18NM West of San Francisco, CA helps confirm whether swell energy is reaching the United States area. Higher height with a longer period usually means more organized energy, while direction determines which coastlines receive that swell best.
For surf decisions, compare height, period and direction with your beach's local exposure. If the station does not report a variable, use the app to compare it with nearby model points.