Manhattan Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Manhattan Beach, California
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 76°F, wind 3 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
94/100
- 83°F, wind 11 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 8 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
96/100
- 81°F, wind 11 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time PDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:13 AM | -0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:25 AM | 4.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 3:59 PM | 1.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:02 PM | 5.8 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Santa Monica, Municipal Pier · 16 km away.
Water quality
Grades along this beach run from A to A+ — a spread, but not one that changes whether the water is safe to swim in.
Graded clean today
- 50 yards south of storm drain at 28th StreetA+
All 3 monitoring points
| Monitoring point | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 28th St. drain storm drain / pier | 1.3 km | A |
| 50 yards south of storm drain at 28th Street | 1.3 km | A+ |
| Pier drain storm drain / pier | 0.2 km | A+ |
Dry-weather bacterial grades from the Heal the Bay Beach Report Card, updated 2026-08-21. 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 75°F. That is 4° above the August average of 71°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 96 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Manhattan Beach?
About 75°F. That is 4° above the August average of 71°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.