East Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for East Beach, California
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
85/100
- 61°F, wind 5 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
93/100
- 70°F, wind 8 mph
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
95/100
- 71°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Clear skies
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time PDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 12:02 AM | 3.9 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:42 AM | 2.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 11:03 AM | 5.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:25 PM | 0.3 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Santa Barbara · 1.3 km away.
Water quality
Where you swim changes the answer here — we score this beach 30 at its worst monitored point and 95 at its best.
Cleanest today
- Mission CreekA+
Avoid today
- Sycamore CreekF
These are storm drains and piers, which are sampled precisely because they are the worst spots on a beach.
All 2 monitoring points
| Monitoring point | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Creek storm drain / pier | 1.7 km | F |
| Mission Creek storm drain / pier | 0.2 km | A+ |
Dry-weather bacterial grades from the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card, updated 2026-10-09. Grades reflect the most recent agency sampling and can change after rain.
About East Beach
East Beach sits on the California coast, where the water runs from about 57°F in March to 69°F in August.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 69°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 72°F. That is 6° above the October average of 66°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Santa Barbara about 1.3 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at East Beach?
We score today 95 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at East Beach?
About 72°F. That is 6° above the October average of 66°F here.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Santa Barbara about 1.3 km away on the open coast.