Malibu Beach or Santa Monica Beach today?
Malibu, California · Santa Monica, California — 26 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
93Malibu Beach
vs
96Santa Monica Beach
Too close to call today. Malibu Beach scores 93 and Santa Monica Beach scores 96, 26 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Malibu Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 91 vs 85.
- Santa Monica Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Malibu Beach | Santa Monica Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 87 | 84 | tie |
| Families with kids | 83 | 81 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 91 | 85 | Malibu Beach |
| Surfing | 82 | 82 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Malibu Beach | Santa Monica Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 73°F | 74°F |
| Wave height | 3.5 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 72°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:13 AM | Low 4:13 AM |
| Water quality | Not monitored | 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 Malibu Beach or Santa Monica Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Malibu Beach and Santa Monica Beach?
About 26 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.