East Beach or Zuma Beach today?
Santa Barbara, California · Malibu, California — 91 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95East Beach
vs
95Zuma Beach
Too close to call today. East Beach scores 95 and Zuma Beach scores 95, 91 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 Zuma Beach for surfing — surfing 90 vs 83.
| Activity | East Beach | Zuma Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 64 | tie |
| Families with kids | 62 | 62 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 68 | East Beach |
| Surfing | 83 | 90 | Zuma Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | East Beach | Zuma Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 3.7 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 59°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:42 AM | Low 4:23 AM |
| Water quality | 30–95, varies along the beach | 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 East Beach or Zuma 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 Zuma Beach?
About 91 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.