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 photography.

63°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 0 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 63°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Water

  • 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
52 /100
ok
45 Swim
47 Sunbathe
68 Walk
84 Photo

Best for photography today

Air Temp
63°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
SW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
65°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Water Temp
63°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:16 PM
5.3 ft · in 1.6h
Wave Height
3.0 ft
14s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
41 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sunrise
8:43 AM
Sunset
11:01 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
6:25 AM Low -0.4 ft
1:23 PM High 3.2 ft
4:52 PM Low 2.7 ft
11:16 PM High 5.3 ft
Today Jun 3
63°

Mostly Cloudy

0%
53
Thu Jun 4
65°

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

0%
67
Fri Jun 5
64°

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

0%
59
Sat Jun 6
63°

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

0%
52
Sun Jun 7
66°

Mostly Sunny

0%
67
Mon Jun 8
67°

Mostly Sunny

0%
67
Tue Jun 9
68°

Mostly Sunny

0%
67

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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