SurfPulse has received a report of the oil spill that occurred on Wed., Nov. 7th fouling Ocean Beach and causing breathing problems for surfers. Oil has been reported at Stinson Beach in Marin County, as well.

DO NOT SURF IN SAN FRANCISCO OR PORTIONS OF MARIN COUNTY AT THIS TIME!!

Surfers who paddled out at Ocean Beach Thursday afternoon reported globs of oil/tar in the water, coating their boards and wetsuits. They also reported breathing difficulties. State/Federal officials had yet to close the beach or post warnings.

SurfPulse strongly recommends staying out of the water at San Francisco surf breaks until further notice by the state or federal government.

With any upcoming swell this weekend, think road trip down south. Please check with local news services or Surfrider San Francisco for possible volunteer cleanup opportunities.

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