Long Beach (Alamitos Beach)

E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803

Eleven miles of bay-protected calm-water beach along the Long Beach harbor — sheltered by the breakwater that creates LA's busiest port. Belmont Shore has the village feel; the Pike has the boardwalk and the Aquarium of the Pacific. The Queen Mary is anchored permanently next door.

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Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for Today

Patchy fog before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 0 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 71°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
63 /100
good
53 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
71°F
Cloudy
Wind
0 to 15 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
73°F
Patchy Fog then 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
Above threshold
15,531 MPN/100mL · Total Coliform
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

NWS SRF · LOX · Issued Jun 25, 8:47 AM

Sunrise
8:43 AM
Sunset
11:07 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
1:58 AM Low 0.2 ft
8:27 AM High 3.2 ft
12:29 PM Low 2.4 ft
7:06 PM High 5.6 ft
Today Jun 25
71°

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

0%
67
Fri Jun 26
73°

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

0%
75
Sat Jun 27
72°

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

2%
75
Sun Jun 28
69°

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

1%
67
Mon Jun 29
70°

Mostly Sunny

1%
67
Tue Jun 30
70°

Mostly Sunny

1%
67
Wed Jul 1
71°

Mostly Sunny

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

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

Parking

Metered street parking and paid municipal garages. Several free off-Bluff lots in Belmont Shore.

Dogs

Designated Rosie's Dog Beach (Belmont Shore) — leashed/off-leash zones. Main beach prohibits dogs.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersaquarium nearbyrestaurantsbike path
Is Long Beach (Alamitos Beach) dog-friendly?

Designated Rosie's Dog Beach (Belmont Shore) — leashed/off-leash zones. Main beach prohibits dogs.

Is there an entry fee at Long Beach (Alamitos Beach)?

Entry to Long Beach (Alamitos Beach) is free.

Are there lifeguards at Long Beach (Alamitos Beach)?

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

What amenities are at Long Beach (Alamitos Beach)?

Amenities at Long Beach (Alamitos Beach) include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, aquarium nearby, restaurants, bike path.

When is the water warmest at Long Beach (Alamitos 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 Long Beach (Alamitos Beach) located?

Long Beach (Alamitos Beach) is in Los Angeles County, CA, at E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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