Venice Beach or Zuma Beach today?
Los Angeles, California · Malibu, California — 33 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
95Venice Beach
vs
95Zuma Beach
Too close to call today. Venice Beach scores 95 and Zuma Beach scores 95, 33 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Venice Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 71 vs 64.
- Go to Zuma Beach for surfing — surfing 90 vs 84.
| Activity | Venice Beach | Zuma Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 71 | 64 | Venice Beach |
| Families with kids | 71 | 62 | Venice Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 68 | Venice Beach |
| Surfing | 84 | 90 | Zuma Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Venice Beach | Zuma Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72°F | 72°F |
| Wave height | 3.2 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 59°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:23 AM | Low 4:23 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 Venice Beach or Zuma 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 Venice Beach and Zuma Beach?
About 33 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Venice Beach or Zuma Beach?
Venice Beach today — 71 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.