69°
Partly Sunny
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Los Angeles County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Leo Carrillo State Park
35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
A 1.5-mile beach with sea caves, tide pools, an offshore reef break, and a campground in the canyon behind. Less polished than Zuma, wilder than the rest of Malibu — featured in "Grease," "Inception," and countless Beach Boys album covers.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 69°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
67 /100
good
59 Swim
70 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
69°F
Partly Sunny
Wind
10 mph
WSW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
70°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
63°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:16 PM
5.3 ft · in 1.8h
Wave Height
3.0 ft
14s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ655)
The LOX 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.
- CAZ362 Malibu Coast — Los Angeles County Beaches n/a
- CAZ354 Ventura County Beaches n/a
- CAZ349 Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast — Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast n/a
- CAZ340 San Luis Obispo County Beaches — Santa Barbara Central Coast Beaches n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:45 AM
Sunset
11:03 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:25 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 1:23 PM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 4:52 PM | Low | 2.7 ft |
| 11:16 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
70°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
0%
67
69°
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
0%
67
69°
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
0%
60
68°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
69°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
71°
Sunny
0%
67
What to Bring Today
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
State lot, $15/day. Some free PCH shoulder spots.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed at the north end of the beach (north of lifeguard tower 3). Prohibited at the southern lifeguarded area.
Entry Fee
$12/vehicle all-day; $9/$6/$3 hourly tiers.
Address
35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Leo Carrillo State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Leo Carrillo State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Leo Carrillo State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed at the north end of the beach (north of lifeguard tower 3). Prohibited at the southern lifeguarded area.
Is there an entry fee at Leo Carrillo State Park?
$12/vehicle all-day; $9/$6/$3 hourly tiers.
Are there lifeguards at Leo Carrillo State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Leo Carrillo State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Leo Carrillo State Park?
Amenities at Leo Carrillo State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, campground, tide pools, hiking trails.
When is the water warmest at Leo Carrillo State Park?
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 Leo Carrillo State Park located?
Leo Carrillo State Park is in Los Angeles County, CA, at 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS