We test the ocean water at San Francisco beaches to make sure they are clean and safe for all.

We track San Francisco’s beaches to make sure they are clean and safe to use. We collect water samples to measure bacteria levels. Bacteria levels can tell us about the water quality. When the water is not clean and safe, we post “No Swimming” signs.We test water from these areas:<ul><li>Aquatic Park Beach</li><li>Baker Beach, East</li><li>China Beach</li><li>Crissy Fields Beach, East</li><li>Crissy Fields Beach, West</li><li>Fort Funston Beach</li><li>Mission Creek</li><li>Ocean Beach at Balboa St.</li><li>Ocean Beach at Sloat Blvd.</li><li>Ocean Beach at Vicente St.</li><li>Sunnydale Cove</li><li>Windsurfer Circle</li><li>Hyde Street Pier</li><li>Islais Creek</li><li>Jackrabbit Beach</li></ul>

Checking ocean water

For updates on beach water quality:<ul><li>Call 415-242-2214</li><li><a href="https://sfpuc.org/programs/ocean-and-beach-monitoring">View a real-time water quality map</a></li></ul>

Stay up to date

Let us know if you think the beach water is not clean or safe. Call <a href="https://sf.gov/topics/311-online-services">311</a> for the City Customer Service Agency.

Report a problem

Department of Public Health

Environmental Health

Public Utilities Commission