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.

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active

Full NWS forecast for Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 0 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 68°F air — cool but workable
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering

Safety

  • UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
  • NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued june 25 at 2:45am pdt until june 25 at 10:00pm pdt by nws san diego ca
48 /100
ok
23 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 25 at 2:45AM PDT until June 25 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

NWS · In effect through Jun 26, 5:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with sets to 6 feet on south- southwest facing beaches. Strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions. Localized minor tidal overflow possible in the evenings during high tide when surf heights are 6 feet.

Air Temp
68°F
Partly Sunny
Wind
0 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
63°F
Cold
Next High Tide
7:06 PM
5.6 ft · in 4.3h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
15s · S swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sunrise
8:42 AM
Sunset
11:04 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
1:59 AM Low 0.2 ft
8:22 AM High 3.1 ft
12:30 PM Low 2.4 ft
7:06 PM High 5.6 ft
Today Jun 25
68°

Partly Sunny

0%
67
Fri Jun 26
68°

Mostly Sunny

1%
67
Sat Jun 27
68°

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy

7%
60
Sun Jun 28
67°

Partly Sunny

3%
67
Mon Jun 29
68°

Mostly Sunny

1%
67
Tue Jun 30
68°

Mostly Sunny

1%
67
Wed Jul 1
68°

Mostly Sunny

0%
67
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high

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

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

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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.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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