Venice Beach or Zuma Beach today?
Los Angeles, California · Malibu, California — 33 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
96Venice Beach
vs
95Zuma Beach
Too close to call today. Venice Beach scores 96 and Zuma Beach scores 95, 33 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 33 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 | Venice Beach | Zuma Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 83 | 84 | tie |
| Families with kids | 79 | 81 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 82 | tie |
| Surfing | 82 | 80 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Venice Beach | Zuma Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 74°F | 73°F |
| Wave height | 2.6 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 71°F | 72°F |
| Wind | 3 mph | 6 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 Venice Beach or Zuma Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (96 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.