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1957: Surf Hitting the Shore San Francisco California

1957: Surf Hitting the Shore San Francisco California

  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1957 San Francisco
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Surf Hitting the Shore San Francisco California — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1957 capturing powerful ocean waves crashing onto the shore in San Francisco, California. The scene shows rough water and strong currents during a rising tide, with wet sand and storm surge visible along the coastline. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century coastal life, showcasing natural forces at play with classic film grain and color tones. Ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
7s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
69929497

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1957 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
San Francisco, California, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

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  • hitting
  • shore
  • rough water
  • ocean waves
  • strong ocean currents
  • rip-tide
  • rising tide
  • wet sand
  • coast storm surge
  • nature
  • SAN francisco california
  • 1957
  • 1957 surf footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • San Francisco ocean waves
  • rough water 1957
  • classic film footage
  • retro home movie
  • 8mm vintage
  • archival ocean clip
  • historic California coastline
  • nature documentary
  • old film footage
  • nostalgic coastal scene
  • editorial use
  • vintage surf
  • 1950s home movie

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