Everything you need to know before your beach day.
Ocean Beach San Francisco sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9414290, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Ocean Beach San Francisco in lots like Balboa Street Beach Lot, Sloat Blvd Beach Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Ocean Beach San Francisco, don't miss the Fish & Chips at Devil's Teeth Baking. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Ocean Beach San Francisco from San Francisco Marina & Ocean Beach Surf, including the Farallon Islands Whale Watch — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoOcean Beach San Francisco hosts Sunrise Swim Circle and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Ocean Beach San Francisco into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends where on the beach. Dogs are allowed on Ocean Beach on leash or off leash under voice and sight control, except in the Snowy Plover Protection Area from Stairwell 21 south to Sloat Boulevard, where they must be on a leash of six feet or less from July 1 through May 15. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is banned at Ocean Beach including the walkways and the seawall. Carrying a bottle, can or other container of it is prohibited as well as drinking it. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends on when. Beach fires are allowed March 1 through October 31, from 6am to 9:30pm, only in the park fire rings between Stairwells 15 and 20. No fires at all from November 1 through the end of February, on Spare the Air days, or when fire danger is high. A group of 50 or more needs a permit. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. A group of 50 or more people, or a group of any size bringing significant equipment such as tents or catering, counts as a special event and needs a park permit. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Drones may not be launched, landed or flown anywhere in Golden Gate National Recreation Area without written approval from the Regional Director. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass bottles and containers are banned park wide on every beach and within 15 feet of it. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Ocean Beach San Francisco, the sun sets at 6:56 PM today — about 11h 51m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:05 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Ocean Beach San Francisco update at the top of the conditions page.