East Beach or Malibu Beach today?

Santa Barbara, California · Malibu, California — 94 km apart

Updated 4:03 AM PDT

99East Beach vs 93Malibu Beach

East Beach today, 6 points ahead (99 vs 93). They are 94 km apart.

Which one, for what

ActivityEast BeachMalibu BeachBetter
Swimming 74 87 Malibu Beach
Families with kids 74 83 Malibu Beach
Walking & shelling 83 91 Malibu Beach
Surfing 75 82 Malibu Beach

Conditions side by side

NowEast BeachMalibu Beach
Water temperature71°F73°F
Wave height2.8 ft3.5 ft
Air temperature67°F75°F
Wind2 mph4 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 4:32 AMLow 4:13 AM
Water qualityGraded A+Not monitored

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 East Beach or Malibu Beach today?

East Beach, on today's conditions — 99 against 93.

How far apart are East Beach and Malibu Beach?

About 94 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, East Beach or Malibu Beach?

Malibu Beach today — 83 against 74 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.