East Beach or Malibu Beach today?
Santa Barbara, California · Malibu, California — 94 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95East Beach
vs
95Malibu Beach
Too close to call today. East Beach scores 95 and Malibu Beach scores 95, 94 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to East Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 72 vs 68.
- Go to Malibu Beach for surfing — surfing 90 vs 83.
| Activity | East Beach | Malibu Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 64 | tie |
| Families with kids | 62 | 62 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 68 | East Beach |
| Surfing | 83 | 90 | Malibu Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | East Beach | Malibu Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 3.7 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 58°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:42 AM | Low 4:23 AM |
| Water quality | 30–95, varies along the beach | 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?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 95), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
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.