La Jolla Shores Beach or Moonlight Beach today?
La Jolla, California · Encinitas, California — 21 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
95La Jolla Shores Beach
vs
95Moonlight Beach
Too close to call today. La Jolla Shores Beach scores 95 and Moonlight Beach scores 95, 21 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to La Jolla Shores Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 93 vs 87.
- Moonlight Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | La Jolla Shores | Moonlight Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 85 | 82 | tie |
| Families with kids | 81 | 79 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 93 | 87 | La Jolla Shores |
| Surfing | 82 | 82 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | La Jolla Shores | Moonlight Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wave height | 3.4 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 73°F | 72°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 1 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:15 AM | High 10:15 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?
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 La Jolla Shores Beach and Moonlight Beach?
About 21 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.