Orange County, CA · Pacific Ocean

Laguna Main Beach

The 1-acre pocket beach at the heart of Laguna's downtown village — basketball, volleyball, the historic 1930s lifeguard tower (Laguna's first official tower, moved from a Union Oil station in 1937), and the Heisler Park bluffs immediately north for tidepooling. Surrounded by art galleries; the village itself is the destination.

Eats & Drinks 67 Stay 15 Shops 6

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 82°F air · 74°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

82°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

74°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

NWS alert active — coastal flood advisory issued november 7 at 2:59am pst until november 10 at 12:00pm pst by nws san diego ca

69 /100

good

56 Swim

79 Sunbathe

85 Walk

81 Photo

Best for walking today

Coastal Flooding Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 7 at 2:59AM PST until November 10 at 12:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA

NWS · In effect through Nov 10, 12:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf expected along west- facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest tides will occur in the late morning each day, peaking at 7.4-7.6 feet Sunday and Monday, which is 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Surf will increase to 4-7 feet Monday, which may prolong some of the coastal impacts.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

82°F

Sunny

Wind

5 to 15 mph

Rain

Today

Air Quality

33 Good

Ozone · Saddleback Vly

UV Peak

5 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM

Tomorrow

84°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

74°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

8:21 PM

4.1 ft · in 1.8h

Wave Height

2.6 ft

14s · SW swell

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:15 AM

Sunset

4:54 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:03 AM	Low	1.3 ft
7:21 AM	High	6.1 ft
2:12 PM	Low	-0.3 ft
8:21 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:30 AM	Low	1.6 ft
7:46 AM	High	6.1 ft
2:47 PM	Low	-0.4 ft
9:04 PM	High	3.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:54 AM	Low	2.0 ft
8:12 AM	High	6.1 ft
3:22 PM	Low	-0.5 ft
9:46 PM	High	3.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:18 AM	Low	2.2 ft
8:38 AM	High	6.0 ft
3:58 PM	Low	-0.4 ft
10:30 PM	High	3.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:42 AM	Low	2.5 ft
9:06 AM	High	5.8 ft
4:37 PM	Low	-0.2 ft
11:20 PM	High	3.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:05 AM	Low	2.7 ft
9:36 AM	High	5.6 ft
5:20 PM	Low	0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:21 AM	High	3.2 ft
3:30 AM	Low	2.9 ft
10:11 AM	High	5.2 ft
6:10 PM	Low	0.3 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410580, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

82°

Sunny

Sun Nov 8

84°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

82°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

81°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

78°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

76°

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%

Fri Nov 13

72°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F

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

Beach Info

Parking

Paid municipal lots and metered street parking — competitive on weekends. Free trolley from Act V parking lot in summer.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on the beach 9 AM – 6 PM, June 15 – September 10. Leashed access at other times.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersbasketballvolleyballrestaurantsgalleries

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Laguna Main Beach today?

Laguna Main 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 Laguna Main Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on the beach 9 AM – 6 PM, June 15 – September 10. Leashed access at other times.

Is there an entry fee at Laguna Main Beach?

Entry to Laguna Main Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Laguna Main Beach?

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

What amenities are at Laguna Main Beach?

Amenities at Laguna Main Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, basketball, volleyball, restaurants, galleries.

When is the water warmest at Laguna Main 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 Laguna Main Beach located?

Laguna Main Beach is in Orange County, CA, at 375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.