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

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

+9° vs normal

cool — comfortable once you're used to it

about 9° warmer than usual for this time of year

from NDBC buoy · SF offshore (46026)

Tide

Tide is rising right now, at 3.9 ft.

next high 6:35 AM · 5.0 ftnext low 11:51 AM · 2.7 ft

Wind

3 mph

calm water

from the south · gusts 3 mph

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