Rockaway Beach (Peninsula, North)

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 (Peninsula, North) safe to swim today?

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Rockaway Beach (Peninsula, North) is currently safe for swimming. Recent samples within safe ranges.

When was Rockaway Beach (Peninsula, North) last tested?

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The most recent water-quality sample at Rockaway Beach (Peninsula, North) was collected on Jul 13, 2026 (25 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 (Peninsula, North)?

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The latest reading at Rockaway Beach (Peninsula, North) shows E. coli at 132 MPN/100mL (EPA single-sample limit: 235).

Does rain affect water quality at Rockaway Beach (Peninsula, North)?

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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 0.03 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 (Peninsula, North) located?

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Rockaway Beach (Peninsula, North) is located in the Peninsula area of the San Francisco Bay region (coordinates: 37.6109°N, 122.4970°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 (Peninsula, North) 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.