San Francisco

Ocean Beach

SF's long Pacific surf beach. Powerful rips and cold water — a spot to respect, not a casual swim.

Use caution

Swim with caution

61°

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

brisk — swimmable, many still wear a wetsuit

right around normal for this time of year

from NDBC buoy · SF offshore (46026)

Tide

Tide is falling right now, at 1.6 ft.

next high 8:44 AM · 4.3 ftnext low 12:38 AM · 0.9 ft

Wind

12 mph

light chop likely

from the west-southwest · gusts 16 mph

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