Zuma Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Zuma Beach, California
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
93/100
- 77°F, wind 4 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
95/100
- 86°F, wind 10 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 8 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
91/100
- 88°F, wind 13 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 · 29.7 km away.
Water quality
Every monitored point along this beach currently grades A+.
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 2026-08-21. 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 73°F. That is 2° above the August average of 71°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 midday (11 AM – 3 PM).
How warm is the water at Zuma Beach?
About 73°F. That is 2° 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 29.7 km away on the open coast.