East Beach or Zuma Beach today?
Santa Barbara, California · Malibu, California — 91 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
99East Beach
vs
95Zuma Beach
East Beach today, 4 points ahead (99 vs 95). They are 91 km apart.
Which one, for what
- East Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Zuma Beach for swimming, families with kids, surfing — swimming 84 vs 74.
| Activity | East Beach | Zuma Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 74 | 84 | Zuma Beach |
| Families with kids | 74 | 81 | Zuma Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 82 | tie |
| Surfing | 75 | 80 | Zuma Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | East Beach | Zuma Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 71°F | 73°F |
| Wave height | 2.8 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 67°F | 72°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:32 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 East Beach or Zuma Beach today?
East Beach, on today's conditions — 99 against 95.
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.
Which is better with kids, East Beach or Zuma Beach?
Zuma Beach today — 81 against 74 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.