Redondo Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Redondo Beach, California
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
85/100
- 58°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
95/100
- 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 · 20.5 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
- Redondo Beach projection of Topaz St. north of jettyA+
Avoid today
- Redondo Municipal Pier 100 yards southF
- Sapphire StreetF
2 of 3 monitored points grade D or F, including open sand rather than only drains.
All 3 monitoring points
| Monitoring point | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Redondo Municipal Pier 100 yards south | 1.3 km | F |
| Sapphire Street | 1.7 km | F |
| Redondo Beach projection of Topaz St. north of jetty | 1.9 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 Redondo Beach
Redondo 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 20.5 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Redondo Beach?
We score today 95 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Redondo 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 20.5 km away on the open coast.