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.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 72°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

Weather

72°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

67°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering

Safety

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

57 /100

good

35 Swim

75 Sunbathe

83 Walk

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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

72°F

Partly Sunny

Wind

0 to 10 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

9 Very High

High 10 AM–02 PM · burn in ~22m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

73°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

67°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

8:06 PM

7.0 ft · in 4.8h

Wave Height

3.3 ft

13s · SSW swell

Water Quality

Clean

10 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

8:50 AM

Sunset

11:02 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:50 AM	Low	-1.2 ft
9:28 AM	High	3.6 ft
1:38 PM	Low	2.4 ft
8:06 PM	High	7.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:35 AM	Low	-1.5 ft
10:10 AM	High	3.9 ft
2:35 PM	Low	2.2 ft
8:56 PM	High	7.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:19 AM	Low	-1.7 ft
10:51 AM	High	4.1 ft
3:28 PM	Low	2.0 ft
9:45 PM	High	7.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:01 AM	Low	-1.5 ft
11:30 AM	High	4.3 ft
4:21 PM	Low	1.9 ft
10:33 PM	High	6.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:41 AM	Low	-1.2 ft
12:11 PM	High	4.4 ft
5:15 PM	Low	1.8 ft
11:21 PM	High	6.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:20 AM	Low	-0.7 ft
12:52 PM	High	4.6 ft
6:13 PM	Low	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:09 AM	High	5.5 ft
6:57 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
1:35 PM	High	4.7 ft
7:18 PM	Low	1.9 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

72°

Partly Sunny

Mon Jul 13

73°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jul 14

74°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Jul 15

79°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jul 16

77°

Mostly Sunny

10%

Fri Jul 17

75°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%

Sat Jul 18

76°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 67°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.