Laguna Beach or Newport Beach today?
Laguna Beach, California · Newport Beach, California — 16 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Laguna Beach
vs
95Newport Beach
Too close to call today. Laguna Beach scores 95 and Newport Beach scores 95, 16 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Laguna Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Newport Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 73 vs 64.
| Activity | Laguna Beach | Newport Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 73 | Newport Beach |
| Families with kids | 62 | 67 | Newport Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 92 | 94 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Laguna Beach | Newport Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 73°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 61°F | 61°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:20 AM | Low 4:20 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 Laguna Beach or Newport 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 Laguna Beach and Newport Beach?
About 16 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Laguna Beach or Newport Beach?
Newport Beach today — 67 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.