Laguna Beach or San Clemente Beach today?
Laguna Beach, California · San Clemente, California — 20 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Laguna Beach
vs
95San Clemente Beach
Too close to call today. Laguna Beach scores 95 and San Clemente Beach scores 95, 20 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 San Clemente Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 73 vs 64.
| Activity | Laguna Beach | San Clemente Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 73 | San Clemente Beach |
| Families with kids | 62 | 67 | San Clemente Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 92 | 94 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Laguna Beach | San Clemente Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 73°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 61°F | 59°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:20 AM | Low 4:07 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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente Beach?
About 20 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Laguna Beach or San Clemente Beach?
San Clemente Beach today — 67 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.