Coronado Beach or La Jolla Shores Beach today?
Coronado, California · La Jolla, California — 21 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
72Coronado Beach
vs
72La Jolla Shores Beach
Too close to call today. Coronado Beach scores 72 and La Jolla Shores Beach scores 72, 21 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 21 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Coronado Beach | La Jolla Shores | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 64 | tie |
| Families with kids | 62 | 62 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 92 | 92 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Coronado Beach | La Jolla Shores |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 4.1 ft | 4.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 62°F | 62°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:18 AM | Low 4:13 AM |
| Water quality | Graded A+ | Graded A+ |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Coronado Beach or La Jolla Shores Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (72 and 72), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Coronado Beach and La Jolla Shores Beach?
About 21 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.