Hermosa Beach

1101 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Two miles of wide sand with the 1,300-foot Hermosa Beach Pier feeding directly into Pier Plaza's restaurants and bars. Home to the LA County Lifeguard Southern Section HQ.

Eats & Drinks 111 Stay 15 Shops 8 Charters & Tours 2

Ideal for a beach walk.

75°F water · 86°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 86°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

  • 75°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
  • 3.6ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
77 /100
great
73 Swim
79 Sunbathe
85 Walk
81 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
10 mph
WSW
Rain
4%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Sunny
Water Temp
75°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
8:45 PM
6.4 ft · in 1.5h
Wave Height
3.6 ft
8s · SSW swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (CAZ366)

The LOX 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.

  • CAZ362 Malibu Coast — Los Angeles County Beaches n/a
  • CAZ354 Ventura County Beaches n/a
  • CAZ349 Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast — Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast n/a
  • CAZ340 San Luis Obispo County Beaches — Santa Barbara Central Coast Beaches n/a

NWS SRF · LOX · Issued Sep 9, 1:19 AM

Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
7:09 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
2:51 AM Low -0.7 ft
9:12 AM High 5.0 ft
2:40 PM Low 1.3 ft
8:45 PM High 6.4 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410660, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Sep 9
86°

Sunny

4%
77
Thu Sep 10
82°

Sunny

2%
85
Fri Sep 11
76°

Patchy Fog

0%
76
Sat Sep 12
74°

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

0%
81
Sun Sep 13
75°

Sunny

0%
84
Mon Sep 14
74°

Sunny

0%
84
Tue Sep 15
73°

Mostly Sunny

0%
83
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 75°F

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

Parking

City Lots A & B near the pier plus 1,100 metered spaces on Hermosa Ave.

Dogs

No dogs on the beach or pier; leashed dogs allowed on The Strand.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

1101 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

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Is it safe to swim at Hermosa Beach today?

Hermosa 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 Hermosa Beach dog-friendly?

No dogs on the beach or pier; leashed dogs allowed on The Strand.

Is there an entry fee at Hermosa Beach?

Entry to Hermosa Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Hermosa Beach?

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

What amenities are at Hermosa Beach?

Amenities at Hermosa Beach include restrooms, showers, lifeguard tower, pier, volleyball.

When is the water warmest at Hermosa 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 Hermosa Beach located?

Hermosa Beach is in Los Angeles County, CA, at 1101 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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