Rockaway Beach

Each dot is one sample taken by the monitoring agency. The dashed brick line marks the EPA single-sample limit.

Common questions.

Is Rockaway Beach safe to swim today?

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Rockaway Beach is currently safe for swimming. Recent samples within safe ranges.

When was Rockaway Beach last tested?

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The most recent water-quality sample at Rockaway Beach was collected on May 26, 2026 (7 days ago). California monitoring agencies test Bay Area beaches weekly during swim season (roughly May through October).

What is the bacteria level at Rockaway Beach?

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The latest reading at Rockaway Beach shows 30-day enterococcus geomean at 18 MPN/100mL (EPA geomean limit: 35); E. coli at 31 MPN/100mL (EPA single-sample limit: 235); and enterococcus at 10 MPN/100mL (EPA single-sample limit: 104).

Does rain affect water quality at Rockaway Beach?

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Yes. Heavy rainfall washes bacteria and pollutants from land into the water, raising contamination risk for 24–72 hours. The past 48 hours recorded 0.00 in of rain; the past 72 hours recorded 0.00 in. Our advisory threshold is ≥1.00 in over 48h (or ≥0.50 in over 72h) for enclosed or storm-drain beaches.

Where is Rockaway Beach located?

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Rockaway Beach is located in the Peninsula area of the San Francisco Bay region (coordinates: 37.6081°N, 122.4980°W). You can get turn-by-turn directions via Google Maps or Apple Maps directly from this page.

How is the water quality data for Rockaway Beach collected?

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Bacteria samples are collected by California state and county health agencies under the AB 411 Safe-to-Swim program and reported to the state's Safe-to-Swim database (data.ca.gov). Rainfall figures come from Open-Meteo forecast and archive data. Bay Area Swim aggregates both sources and updates every morning.