Manhattan Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Manhattan Beach, California
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
85/100
- 57°F, wind 5 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
93/100
- 71°F, wind 10 mph
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
93/100
- 70°F, wind 10 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Clear skies
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time PDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:23 AM | 2.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:42 AM | 5.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:00 PM | 0.2 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Santa Monica, Municipal Pier · 16 km away.
Water quality
Where you swim changes the answer here — we score this beach 50 at its worst monitored point and 93 at its best.
Cleanest today
- 50 yards south of storm drain at 28th StreetA+
Avoid today
- Pier drainD
These are storm drains and piers, which are sampled precisely because they are the worst spots on a beach.
All 3 monitoring points
| Monitoring point | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Pier drain storm drain / pier | 0.2 km | D |
| 50 yards south of storm drain at 28th Street | 1.3 km | A+ |
| 28th St. drain storm drain / pier | 1.3 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 Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach sits on the California coast, where the water runs from about 58°F in February to 71°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in August and September — 2 months of the year — peaking around 71°F in August and dropping to about 58°F in February.
Today it is 72°F. That is 5° above the October average of 67°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Santa Monica, Municipal Pier about 16 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Manhattan Beach?
We score today 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is midday (11 AM – 3 PM).
How warm is the water at Manhattan Beach?
About 72°F. That is 5° above the October average of 67°F here.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Santa Monica, Municipal Pier about 16 km away on the open coast.