Open Water Data

Pacifica State Beach

Pacifica, California, United States

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  • Water Quality Status
    No relevant data Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 10:20pm
  • Air Temperature
    12.2°C / 54°F (air) Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 1:45am
  • Wind
    11.5 - 21.9km/h NNW 336° Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 1:45am
  • Clear
    Clear Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 1:45am
  • Precipitation
    0mm Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 1:45am
  • Air Visibility
    10km Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 1:45am
  • Humidity
    77% Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 1:45am

Photo by albedo20 (Flickr)

Pacifica State Beach is a beautiful, wide, crescent-shaped beach that marks the northern gateway to the coastline stretching south of San Francisco. It is located off of Highway 1 in downtown Pacifica. The weather can be fickle and windy so layered clothing is recommended. Lots of great shopping, restaurants, and accommodations nearby. There is even a Taco Bell right on the beach, and the views of the Pacific Ocean are stunning. It is very clean and the sand is smooth and white. It's family-friendly and a popular spot for surfers. There is a large parking lot located here with plenty of public parking. Hours are 5am to 10:30pm during summer months. It offers restrooms, showers, and a recreation trail along the ocean. Dogs must be leashed at all times and owners must clean up after their dogs. No smoking allowed on the beach, in the lot, or in the restrooms. No alcohol, glass containers, fires, barbeque grills, venders or commercial business allowed. Groups of 50 or more must obtain a beach event permit.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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