La Jolla Shores Beach or Moonlight Beach today?
La Jolla, California · Encinitas, California — 21 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
72La Jolla Shores Beach
vs
95Moonlight Beach
Moonlight Beach today, 23 points ahead (72 vs 95). They are 21 km apart.
Which one, for what
- La Jolla Shores Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Moonlight Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 73 vs 64.
| Activity | La Jolla Shores | Moonlight Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 73 | Moonlight Beach |
| Families with kids | 62 | 67 | Moonlight Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 92 | 94 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | La Jolla Shores | Moonlight Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 73°F |
| Wave height | 4.1 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 62°F | 60°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:13 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 La Jolla Shores Beach or Moonlight Beach today?
Moonlight Beach, on today's conditions — 95 against 72.
How far apart are La Jolla Shores Beach and Moonlight Beach?
About 21 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, La Jolla Shores Beach or Moonlight Beach?
Moonlight Beach today — 67 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.