San Diego County, CA · Pacific Ocean

Coronado Beach

Across the bay from downtown San Diego, fronting the iconic Victorian-era Hotel del Coronado. The sand contains mica which makes it sparkle in the sun — Dr. Beach has repeatedly named it a top US beach. Wide, flat, family-friendly with views of Point Loma across the harbor.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 68°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Weather

70°F air — cool but workable
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

68°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
NWS alert active — beach hazards statement issued july 11 at 1:39pm pdt until july 14 at 11:00pm pdt by nws san diego ca

53 /100

32 Swim

70 Sunbathe

81 Walk

78 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.7 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 9410170 · Observed 4.24 ft · Predicted 3.53 ft

Beach Hazard Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 11 at 1:39PM PDT until July 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

NWS · In effect through Jul 15, 6:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding due to high astronomical tides of 7 to 7.5 feet and surf to 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...San Diego County coastal areas and Orange County coastal areas. * WHEN...From late Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of flooding from tidal overflow in low lying areas, boardwalks, beach parking lots, and beach adjacent streets. Beach erosion. Highest impacts expected during high tides in the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 3 foot south swell (from 190 degrees) at 13-15 seconds will lead to surf 3-5 feet at south-facing beaches. Elsewhere, surf of 2-4 feet is expected.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

70°F

Partly Sunny

Wind

0 to 10 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

68°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

8:09 PM

7.4 ft · in 4.9h

Wave Height

3.3 ft

14s · SSW swell

Water Quality

Above threshold

8,918 #/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ740)

The SGX 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.

CAZ552 Orange County Coastal Areas n/a
CAZ043 San Diego County Coastal Areas n/a

NWS SRF · SGX · Issued Jul 12, 7:14 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

8:49 AM

Sunset

10:58 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:48 AM	Low	-1.2 ft
9:16 AM	High	3.9 ft
1:44 PM	Low	2.3 ft
8:09 PM	High	7.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:34 AM	Low	-1.6 ft
9:59 AM	High	4.2 ft
2:40 PM	Low	2.1 ft
8:59 PM	High	7.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:17 AM	Low	-1.7 ft
10:40 AM	High	4.4 ft
3:32 PM	Low	1.9 ft
9:47 PM	High	7.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:59 AM	Low	-1.6 ft
11:21 AM	High	4.6 ft
4:24 PM	Low	1.8 ft
10:34 PM	High	7.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:39 AM	Low	-1.3 ft
12:03 PM	High	4.8 ft
5:16 PM	Low	1.7 ft
11:21 PM	High	6.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:18 AM	Low	-0.8 ft
12:45 PM	High	4.9 ft
6:12 PM	Low	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:10 AM	High	5.8 ft
6:55 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
1:28 PM	High	5.0 ft
7:13 PM	Low	1.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410170, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

70°

Partly Sunny

Mon Jul 13

71°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jul 14

72°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Jul 15

74°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jul 16

74°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

18%

Fri Jul 17

73°

Partly Sunny

14%

Sat Jul 18

74°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

16%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high

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

Beach Info

Parking

Free street parking and a few timed lots; meters near the Del. Walk from downtown across the bridge bike/pedestrian path or take the ferry.

Dogs

Designated dog beach at the north end (Coronado Dog Beach, near Naval Air Station, across from Sunset Park) — off-leash, year-round. Main beach prohibits dogs.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

101 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersrestaurants nearbyhotel grounds

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Coronado Beach today?

Coronado Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Coronado Beach dog-friendly?

Designated dog beach at the north end (Coronado Dog Beach, near Naval Air Station, across from Sunset Park) — off-leash, year-round. Main beach prohibits dogs.

Is there an entry fee at Coronado Beach?

Entry to Coronado Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Coronado Beach?

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

What amenities are at Coronado Beach?

Amenities at Coronado Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby, hotel grounds.

When is the water warmest at Coronado 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 Coronado Beach located?

Coronado Beach is in San Diego County, CA, at 101 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118.