Zuma Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Zuma Beach, California
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
85/100
- 62°F, wind 7 mph
- Low UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
93/100
- 71°F, wind 7 mph
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
95/100
- 69°F, wind 8 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 · 29.7 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 yds east of Trancas BridgeA+
- Just east of Zuma CreekA
All 3 monitoring points
| Monitoring point | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Just east of Zuma Creek | 0.2 km | A |
| 50 yds east of Trancas Bridge | 2.4 km | A+ |
| Zuma Creek mouth 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 Zuma Beach
Zuma 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 July, August and September — 3 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 29.7 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Zuma Beach?
We score today 95 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Zuma 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 29.7 km away on the open coast.