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.

Ocean Beach South at Balboa

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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

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