Long Beach or Redondo Beach today?

Long Beach, California · Redondo Beach, California — 21 km apart

Updated 1:00 AM PDT

95Long Beach vs 95Redondo Beach

Too close to call today. Long Beach scores 95 and Redondo Beach scores 95, 21 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityLong BeachRedondo BeachBetter
Swimming 71 71 tie
Families with kids 71 71 tie
Walking & shelling 72 72 tie
Surfing 84 80 Long Beach

Conditions side by side

NowLong BeachRedondo Beach
Water temperature72°F72°F
Wave height3.4 ft3.1 ft
Air temperature58°F58°F
Wind5 mph4 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 4:25 AMLow 4:23 AM
Water qualityGraded A30–95, 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 Long Beach or Redondo 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 Long Beach and Redondo Beach?

About 21 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.