San Francisco

China Beach

A small protected cove beach below Sea Cliff — the calmer of the outer-coast options.

Use caution

Swim with caution

66°

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

+6° vs normal

cool — comfortable once you're used to it

about 6° warmer than usual for this time of year

from NDBC buoy · SF offshore (46026)

Tide

Tide is falling right now, at 3.3 ft.

next high 12:15 PM · 6.6 ftnext low 6:01 AM · 2.5 ft

Wind

5 mph

mostly smooth water

from the west · gusts 10 mph

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