Dockweiler Beach or Hermosa Beach today?

Los Angeles, California · Hermosa Beach, California — 8 km apart

Updated 4:03 AM PDT

98Dockweiler Beach vs 96Hermosa Beach

Too close to call today. Dockweiler Beach scores 98 and Hermosa Beach scores 96 — 8 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.

Which one, for what

ActivityDockweiler BeachHermosa BeachBetter
Swimming 83 83 tie
Families with kids 79 79 tie
Walking & shelling 83 83 tie
Surfing 82 82 tie

Conditions side by side

NowDockweiler BeachHermosa Beach
Water temperature74°F75°F
Wave height2.6 ft2.6 ft
Air temperature70°F70°F
Wind2 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 4:13 AMLow 4:13 AM
Water qualityGraded 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 Dockweiler Beach or Hermosa Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (98 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Dockweiler Beach and Hermosa Beach?

About 8 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.