Manhattan Beach or Venice Beach today?
Manhattan Beach, California · Los Angeles, California — 12 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
96Manhattan Beach
vs
96Venice Beach
Too close to call today. Manhattan Beach scores 96 and Venice Beach scores 96 — 12 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 12 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Manhattan Beach | Venice Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Families with kids | 79 | 79 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Surfing | 82 | 82 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Manhattan Beach | Venice Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 75°F | 74°F |
| Wave height | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 70°F | 71°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:13 AM | Low 4:13 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 Manhattan Beach or Venice Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (96 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Manhattan Beach and Venice Beach?
About 12 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.