Manhattan Beach or Venice Beach today?
Manhattan Beach, California · Los Angeles, California — 12 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
93Manhattan Beach
vs
95Venice Beach
Too close to call today. Manhattan Beach scores 93 and Venice Beach scores 95 — 12 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Manhattan Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Venice Beach for surfing — surfing 84 vs 80.
| Activity | Manhattan Beach | Venice Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 71 | 71 | tie |
| Families with kids | 71 | 71 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 80 | 84 | Venice Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Manhattan Beach | Venice Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 3.1 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Air temperature | 56°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:23 AM | Low 4:23 AM |
| Water quality | 50–93, varies along the beach | 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 (93 and 95), 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.