67°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
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.
NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 0 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 67°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- UV 10 (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
50 /100
ok
23 Swim
67 Sunbathe
80 Walk
33 Fish
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
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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
67°F
Cloudy
Wind
0 to 15 mph
SW
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
66°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:43 AM
Sunset
11:06 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
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 |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
66°
Mostly Sunny
1%
67
66°
Patchy Drizzle then Partly Sunny
7%
67
65°
Mostly Sunny
3%
67
66°
Mostly Sunny
1%
67
66°
Mostly Sunny
1%
67
66°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
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.
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
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS