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
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 8 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 | Dockweiler Beach | Hermosa Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Families with kids | 79 | 79 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Surfing | 82 | 82 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Dockweiler Beach | Hermosa Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 74°F | 75°F |
| Wave height | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 70°F | 70°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:13 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 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.