Hermosa Beach or Manhattan Beach today?
Hermosa Beach, California · Manhattan Beach, California — 3 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Hermosa Beach
vs
93Manhattan Beach
Too close to call today. Hermosa Beach scores 95 and Manhattan Beach scores 93 — 3 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 3 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 | Hermosa Beach | Manhattan Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 71 | 71 | tie |
| Families with kids | 71 | 71 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 80 | 80 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Hermosa Beach | Manhattan Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 56°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:23 AM | Low 4:23 AM |
| Water quality | Graded A+ | 50–93, varies along the beach |
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 Hermosa Beach or Manhattan Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 93), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach?
About 3 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.