San Francisco

China Beach

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

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

-1° 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 rising right now, at 3.5 ft.

next high 4:02 PM · 5.4 ftnext low 11:26 PM · 0.9 ft

Wind

8 mph

light chop likely

from the south-southwest · gusts 14 mph

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