San Diego County, CA · Pacific Ocean

Coronado Beach

Across the bay from downtown San Diego, fronting the iconic Victorian-era Hotel del Coronado. The sand contains mica which makes it sparkle in the sun — Dr. Beach has repeatedly named it a top US beach. Wide, flat, family-friendly with views of Point Loma across the harbor.

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 72°F water · 73°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

Weather

73°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

72°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
NWS alert active — high surf advisory issued july 18 at 4:40am pdt until july 21 at 11:00pm pdt by nws san diego ca

59 /100

good

39 Swim

76 Sunbathe

85 Walk

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 9410170 · Observed 5.57 ft · Predicted 4.95 ft

High Surf High Surf Advisory

High Surf Advisory issued July 18 at 4:40AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

NWS · In effect through Jul 22, 6:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with sets up to 8 feet at south or southwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South swell 4 to 5 feet coming from 180 to 200 degrees with a period of 13 seconds will generate high surf, primarily for south-facing beaches. Tides will generally be at or below 5.5 feet, but localized areas of beach erosion and minor tidal overflow may occur when combining with the high surf. Swell and surf will decrease by Wednesday.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

73°F

Sunny

Wind

10 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

72°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

72°F

Swimming weather

Wave Height

3.3 ft

17s · W swell

Water Quality

Above threshold

8,918 #/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ740)

The SGX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

CAZ552 Orange County Coastal Areas n/a
CAZ043 San Diego County Coastal Areas n/a

NWS SRF · SGX · Issued Jul 18, 7:32 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

8:53 AM

Sunset

10:56 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:10 AM	High	5.8 ft
6:55 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
1:28 PM	High	5.0 ft
7:13 PM	Low	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:01 AM	High	5.0 ft
7:31 AM	Low	0.6 ft
2:13 PM	High	5.1 ft
8:24 PM	Low	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:01 AM	High	4.1 ft
8:06 AM	Low	1.3 ft
3:02 PM	High	5.1 ft
9:54 PM	Low	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:23 AM	High	3.3 ft
8:44 AM	Low	2.0 ft
3:57 PM	High	5.2 ft
11:34 PM	Low	1.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:25 AM	High	3.0 ft
9:35 AM	Low	2.5 ft
4:55 PM	High	5.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:49 AM	Low	1.0 ft
7:36 AM	High	3.2 ft
10:50 AM	Low	2.9 ft
5:50 PM	High	5.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:41 AM	Low	0.6 ft
8:38 AM	High	3.4 ft
12:02 PM	Low	3.0 ft
6:40 PM	High	5.6 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410170, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

73°

Sunny

Sun Jul 19

72°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Jul 20

73°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jul 21

74°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Jul 22

73°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jul 23

73°

Mostly Sunny

Fri Jul 24

72°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

16%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 72°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Free street parking and a few timed lots; meters near the Del. Walk from downtown across the bridge bike/pedestrian path or take the ferry.

Dogs

Designated dog beach at the north end (Coronado Dog Beach, near Naval Air Station, across from Sunset Park) — off-leash, year-round. Main beach prohibits dogs.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

101 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersrestaurants nearbyhotel grounds

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Coronado Beach today?

Coronado Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Coronado Beach dog-friendly?

Designated dog beach at the north end (Coronado Dog Beach, near Naval Air Station, across from Sunset Park) — off-leash, year-round. Main beach prohibits dogs.

Is there an entry fee at Coronado Beach?

Entry to Coronado Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Coronado Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Coronado Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Coronado Beach?

Amenities at Coronado Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby, hotel grounds.

When is the water warmest at Coronado Beach?

The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.

Where is Coronado Beach located?

Coronado Beach is in San Diego County, CA, at 101 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118.