Laguna Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Laguna Beach, California
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
90/100
- 77°F, wind 4 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
95/100
- 82°F, wind 7 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 8 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
97/100
- 80°F, wind 7 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS SGX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time PDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:09 AM | -0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:15 AM | 4.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 3:57 PM | 1.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:52 PM | 5.5 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Balboa Pier, Newport Beach · 12.4 km away.
Water quality
Every monitored point along this beach currently grades A+.
Graded clean today
- Laguna Beach between Pearl & Agate StreetA+
All 1 monitoring point
| Monitoring point | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach between Pearl & Agate Street | 2 km | A+ |
Dry-weather bacterial grades from the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card, updated 2026-08-07. Grades reflect the most recent agency sampling and can change after rain.
About Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach sits on the California coast, where the water runs from about 59°F in January to 72°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 72°F in August and dropping to about 59°F in January.
Today it is 76°F. That is 4° above the August average of 72°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Balboa Pier, Newport Beach about 12.4 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Laguna Beach?
We score today 97 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Laguna Beach?
About 76°F. That is 4° above the August average of 72°F here.
Are there rip currents at Laguna Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Laguna Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Balboa Pier, Newport Beach about 12.4 km away on the open coast.