Will Rogers State Beach

17000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Three-mile beach in Pacific Palisades running from Santa Monica north to Sunset Boulevard. Site of the volleyball scenes from the original "Baywatch" and noted for gentle waves.

Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for Today

Patchy fog before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

Tonight

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

Weather

  • 68°F air — cool but workable
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 64°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
  • 3.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
61 /100
good
47 Swim
70 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
68°F
Cloudy
Wind
0 to 10 mph
SSW
Rain
0%
Today
Tomorrow
64°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Water Temp
64°F
Cold
Next High Tide
7:11 PM
5.6 ft · in 4.4h
Wave Height
3.9 ft
15s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
41 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sunrise
8:44 AM
Sunset
11:09 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
2:04 AM Low 0.3 ft
8:34 AM High 3.2 ft
12:31 PM Low 2.4 ft
7:11 PM High 5.6 ft
Today Jun 25
68°

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

0%
67
Fri Jun 26
64°

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

0%
59
Sat Jun 27
64°

Partly Sunny

0%
59
Sun Jun 28
63°

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

1%
59
Mon Jun 29
63°

Mostly Sunny

0%
59
Tue Jun 30
63°

Mostly Sunny

0%
59
Wed Jul 1
64°

Mostly Sunny

0%
59

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

Parking

Multiple PCH lots, $4–$15 summer, $4–$9 winter.

Dogs

Dogs not allowed on the beach.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

17000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

restroomsshowerslifeguard towerplaygroundvolleyballbike path
Is Will Rogers State Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs not allowed on the beach.

Is there an entry fee at Will Rogers State Beach?

Entry to Will Rogers State Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Will Rogers State Beach?

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

What amenities are at Will Rogers State Beach?

Amenities at Will Rogers State Beach include restrooms, showers, lifeguard tower, playground, volleyball, bike path.

When is the water warmest at Will Rogers State 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 Will Rogers State Beach located?

Will Rogers State Beach is in Los Angeles County, CA, at 17000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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