Long Beach or Santa Monica Beach today?
Long Beach, California · Santa Monica, California — 40 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
92Long Beach
vs
96Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica Beach today, 4 points ahead (92 vs 96). They are 40 km apart.
Which one, for what
- Go to Long Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 89 vs 85.
- Santa Monica Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Long Beach | Santa Monica Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 85 | 84 | tie |
| Families with kids | 81 | 81 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 89 | 85 | Long Beach |
| Surfing | 82 | 82 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Long Beach | Santa Monica Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 74°F | 74°F |
| Wave height | 3.1 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 73°F | 72°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:14 AM | Low 4:13 AM |
| Water quality | Graded A+ | 30–96, 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 Santa Monica Beach today?
Santa Monica Beach, on today's conditions — 96 against 92.
How far apart are Long Beach and Santa Monica Beach?
About 40 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.