intermediate
San Francisco, California, United States
Ocean Beach South at Balboa
Ocean Beach South at Balboa in San Francisco features the cold, turbulent waters characteristic of this exposed San Francisco coast location. This intermediate to advanced spot demands respect for strong currents and cold temperatures. Always scout conditions from the shore first and wear appropriate cold-water protection.

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Ocean Beach South at Balboa
37.7751, -122.5123
Details
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 37.7751, -122.5123