Malibu Beach or Venice Beach today?
Malibu, California · Los Angeles, California — 29 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Malibu Beach
vs
95Venice Beach
Too close to call today. Malibu Beach scores 95 and Venice Beach scores 95, 29 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Malibu Beach for surfing — surfing 90 vs 84.
- Go to Venice Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 71 vs 64.
| Activity | Malibu Beach | Venice Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 64 | 71 | Venice Beach |
| Families with kids | 62 | 71 | Venice Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 68 | 72 | Venice Beach |
| Surfing | 90 | 84 | Malibu Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Malibu Beach | Venice Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 58°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:23 AM | Low 4:23 AM |
| Water quality | Not monitored | 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 Malibu Beach or Venice 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 Malibu Beach and Venice Beach?
About 29 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Malibu Beach or Venice Beach?
Venice Beach today — 71 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.