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Orange County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Seal Beach
Main St & Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Quiet, old-fashioned beach town centered on the 1,865-foot Seal Beach Municipal Pier. Sheltered by the Long Beach breakwater, the water here is unusually calm.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 68°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
- 3.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
64 /100
good
41 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
63 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
68°F
Clear
Wind
10 to 15 mph
SW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
69°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
63°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:13 PM
5.3 ft · in 1.6h
Wave Height
3.6 ft
14s · S swell
Water Quality
Clean
126 MPN/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:42 AM
Sunset
10:58 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 1:19 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 4:49 PM | Low | 2.8 ft |
| 11:13 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
69°
Partly Sunny
2%
67
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0%
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Mostly Cloudy
0%
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What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Major
5:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Minor
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Major
5:40 PM - 7:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Two paid lots near the pier (6 a.m.–10 p.m.) and metered Main Street parking.
Dogs
No dogs on the city beach or pier; leashed dogs OK elsewhere in town.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Main St & Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Seal Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Seal Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Seal Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on the city beach or pier; leashed dogs OK elsewhere in town.
Is there an entry fee at Seal Beach?
Entry to Seal Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Seal Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Seal Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Seal Beach?
Amenities at Seal Beach include restrooms, showers, lifeguard tower, pier.
When is the water warmest at Seal 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 Seal Beach located?
Seal Beach is in Orange County, CA, at Main St & Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740.
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