San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood is home to towering waves, cold waters, and the presence of sharks, making it a popular spot for surfers. The area is known for its surf shops and the surfer-owned dive bar, Pitt’s Pub. However, surfers and experts are concerned about a city plan that could potentially affect the quality of the waves at Ocean Beach.
The city’s plan includes the construction of a 3,200-foot underground wall to protect a nearby wastewater plant from coastal erosion, as well as the addition of bike lanes, an art exhibit, and a beach access ramp. However, surfers are worried that the wall could displace sand and impact the waves at Ocean Beach. Additionally, the plan involves permanently closing the Great Highway to cars between Sloat and Skyline Boulevards.
Matt Lopez, co-owner of Pitt’s Pub and a lifelong Ocean Beach surfer, is particularly concerned about the changes near Sloat. He believes that any drastic changes could have a lasting impact on the area and potentially ruin the waves that surfers have come to love. Lopez emphasized the importance of preserving the waves at Ocean Beach, particularly at Sloat, as it holds historical significance for the neighborhood and
