76°
Mostly Sunny
2%
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Orange County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Laguna Main Beach
375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
The 1-acre pocket beach at the heart of Laguna's downtown village — basketball, volleyball, the historic 1930s lifeguard tower (Laguna's first official tower, moved from a Union Oil station in 1937), and the Heisler Park bluffs immediately north for tidepooling. Surrounded by art galleries; the village itself is the destination.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 76°F air · 73°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 76°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 73°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- 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
69 /100
good
54 Swim
83 Sunbathe
86 Walk
81 Photo
Best for walking today
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
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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
2%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
73°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
2.6 ft
15s · WSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:53 AM
Sunset
11:00 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:09 AM | High | 5.5 ft |
| 6:57 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 1:35 PM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 7:18 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:02 AM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 7:34 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 2:21 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| 8:37 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:05 AM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 8:09 AM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 3:09 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 10:11 PM | Low | 1.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:36 AM | High | 3.1 ft |
| 8:47 AM | Low | 1.9 ft |
| 4:02 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 11:45 PM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:51 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 9:36 AM | Low | 2.5 ft |
| 4:58 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:55 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 7:49 AM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 10:51 AM | Low | 2.8 ft |
| 5:52 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:45 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 8:45 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 12:08 PM | Low | 2.9 ft |
| 6:41 PM | High | 5.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410580, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Mostly Sunny
2%
83
75°
Mostly Sunny
1%
83
76°
Mostly Sunny
2%
84
75°
Mostly Sunny
0%
83
76°
Mostly Sunny
2%
84
75°
Mostly Sunny
4%
83
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid municipal lots and metered street parking — competitive on weekends. Free trolley from Act V parking lot in summer.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach 9 AM – 6 PM, June 15 – September 10. Leashed access at other times.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Laguna Main Beach today?
Laguna Main 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 Laguna Main Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach 9 AM – 6 PM, June 15 – September 10. Leashed access at other times.
Is there an entry fee at Laguna Main Beach?
Entry to Laguna Main Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Laguna Main Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Laguna Main Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Laguna Main Beach?
Amenities at Laguna Main Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, basketball, volleyball, restaurants, galleries.
When is the water warmest at Laguna Main 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 Laguna Main Beach located?
Laguna Main Beach is in Orange County, CA, at 375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
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