San Francisco

Baker Beach

A dramatic Pacific beach just west of the Golden Gate. Strong rip currents — wade, don't swim.

Use caution

Swim with caution

60°

water temp

No recent bacteria data published for this spot.
Outer-coast beach: rip currents and cold water make this experts-only regardless of the reading.

Water temp

-2° vs normal

brisk — swimmable, many still wear a wetsuit

about 2° colder than usual for this time of year

from NDBC buoy · SF offshore (46026)

Tide

Tide is falling right now, at 5.0 ft.

next high 1:09 PM · 5.9 ftnext low 6:30 AM · 0.6 ft

Wind

9 mph

light chop likely

from the southwest · gusts 15 mph

Informational only. Always judge the water yourself before getting in. Read the full disclaimer.