Redondo Beach

100 W Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Horseshoe-shaped Redondo Pier complex with restaurants, an arcade, and sportfishing docks, fronted by a wide sandy beach popular with surfers and stand-up paddlers.

Ideal for photography.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for Today

Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West southwest wind 0 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 69°F air — cool but workable
  • Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming

Water

  • 64°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
  • 3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

  • UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
49 /100
ok
33 Swim
53 Sunbathe
73 Walk
63 Fish
96 Photo

Best for photography today

Air Temp
69°F
Cloudy
Wind
0 to 15 mph
WSW
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
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Water Temp
64°F
Cold
Next High Tide
7:06 PM
5.6 ft · in 4.3h
Wave Height
3.9 ft
15s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
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
8:44 AM
Sunset
11:08 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
69°

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

0%
60
Fri Jun 26
68°

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

0%
67
Sat Jun 27
68°

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

1%
67
Sun Jun 28
67°

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

1%
67
Mon Jun 29
67°

Mostly Sunny

0%
67
Tue Jun 30
67°

Partly Sunny

1%
67
Wed Jul 1
67°

Mostly Sunny

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

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

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Minor
4:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Major
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Minor
7:20 PM - 8:20 PM

Parking

Pier parking structures $2/hr, 24/7.

Dogs

No dogs on the beach or pier.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

100 W Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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Is Redondo Beach dog-friendly?

No dogs on the beach or pier.

Is there an entry fee at Redondo Beach?

Entry to Redondo Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Redondo Beach?

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

What amenities are at Redondo Beach?

Amenities at Redondo Beach include restrooms, showers, lifeguard tower, pier.

When is the water warmest at Redondo 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 Redondo Beach located?

Redondo Beach is in Los Angeles County, CA, at 100 W Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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