San Gregorio State Beach

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

Common questions.

Is San Gregorio State Beach safe to swim today?

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San Gregorio State Beach is currently not safe for swimming. One or more bacteria readings exceeded EPA thresholds in the most recent sample. See the readings below for which indicator and how far above the limit.

When was San Gregorio State Beach last tested?

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The most recent water-quality sample at San Gregorio State 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 San Gregorio State Beach?

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The latest reading at San Gregorio State Beach shows E. coli at 480 MPN/100mL (EPA single-sample limit: 235).

Does rain affect water quality at San Gregorio State 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 San Gregorio State Beach located?

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San Gregorio State Beach is located in the Peninsula area of the San Francisco Bay region (coordinates: 37.3224°N, 122.4040°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 San Gregorio State 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.