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

64°

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

+5° vs normal

brisk — swimmable, many still wear a wetsuit

about 5° warmer than usual for this time of year

from NDBC buoy · SF offshore (46026)

Tide

Tide is rising right now, at 4.2 ft.

next high 3:21 AM · 4.7 ftnext low 7:32 AM · 3.2 ft

Wind

2 mph

calm water

from the south-southwest · gusts 5 mph

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