Is Francis Beach good for swimming today?
Francis Beach has BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Francis Beach today
Francis Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 15°C, wind 15 km/h · NW, uv 7.3, waves 1.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
15°C
Wind
15 km/h · NW
UV
7.3
Waves
1.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 25, 06:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 66/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 25, 06:00 PM
Water temp
15°C
Air temp
17°C
Feels like
17°C
UV index
7.3
Wind
15 km/h · NW
Gust 23 km/h
Waves
1.0 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Francis Beach
Francis Beach is mapped and sourced in United States; today’s suitability is a separate question. Read current conditions and local restrictions before choosing swimming or another coastal activity. Keeping those layers apart makes the answer easier to verify and safer to update when conditions move. What do the stable sources establish? The recorded map position is 37.46924, -122.44705, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The dossier locates Mateo Coast State Beaches at about 1 km, Venice Beach at about 1.2 km and Poplar Beach at about 1.6 km within the comparison area; check each update time before selecting one. A practical answer needs one last update at the time of travel. The page’s strongest practical themes are swell timing, wind direction and nearshore wave behaviour; how to reach the entry point without assuming parking. They belong in the live decision layer, not in permanent claims. Check again at the shoreline, where visible flags and official instructions take precedence over earlier digital information. Separate a photo stop from a swimming decision. The shoreline may still be worth visiting when the water-entry evidence points toward a more conservative plan. Conditions at arrival matter more than a broad destination label. Pause at the beach, read the surface and signs, and revise the activity when the evidence changes.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Francis Beach today?
15°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Francis Beach today?
15 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Francis Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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