Ocean Beach rip-current advisory — SFFD warns
Key Questions
Is swimming safe at Ocean Beach and Sutro Baths right now?
No, the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) has issued a rip-current advisory prohibiting swimming due to ongoing rips and high surf conditions. Beach weather persists, so avoid these areas for water activities.
What are safe alternatives to swimming during this beach weather?
Safe options include visiting the SF Zoo, California Academy of Sciences, Point Reyes, Mt. Tamalpais, Muir Woods, or Filoli. Other family-friendly activities are beach volleyball, Redwood City family trivia and library seedlings, zoo events, and mini golf.
When and where does beach volleyball start in the Bay Area?
Beach volleyball opens in April across the Bay Area, featuring six games at Stanford and Berkeley. This provides a safe, active alternative amid the rip-current advisory.
Ongoing rips/surf prohibit swimming Sutro Baths; safe alts SF Zoo/Cal Academy/Point Reyes/Mt Tam/beach volleyball/Muir Woods/Filoli/Redwood City/family trivia/zoo events/Redwood City Library seedlings/mini golf/Sanchez Marsh birding/Jap Tea GGP amid beach weather.