Redondo Beach

100 W Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Horseshoe-shaped Redondo Pier complex with restaurants, an arcade, and sportfishing docks, fronted by a wide sandy beach popular with surfers and stand-up paddlers.

Great day for a beach walk.

74°F air · 69°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm, then patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Patchy fog before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 74°F air — ideal beach weather

Water

  • 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing

Safety

  • UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
72 /100
great
69 Swim
72 Sunbathe
82 Walk
68 Fish
77 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.5 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 9410660 · Observed 3.75 ft · Predicted 3.21 ft

Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
0 to 10 mph
SSW
Rain
3%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
75°F
Partly Sunny
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
8:07 PM
7.1 ft · in 4.8h
Wave Height
2.3 ft
15s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (PZZ655)

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 Jul 12, 9:11 AM

Sunrise
8:51 AM
Sunset
11:06 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
2:50 AM Low -1.3 ft
9:30 AM High 3.7 ft
1:42 PM Low 2.3 ft
8:07 PM High 7.1 ft

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

Today Jul 12
74°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

3%
76
Mon Jul 13
75°

Partly Sunny

3%
78
Tue Jul 14
78°

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

1%
79
Wed Jul 15
79°

Sunny

1%
83
Thu Jul 16
77°

Mostly Sunny

3%
82
Fri Jul 17
75°

Partly Sunny

6%
78
Sat Jul 18
74°

Partly Sunny

4%
77
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high

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

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor
8:40 PM - 9:40 PM
Major
12:50 AM - 2:50 AM
Minor
6:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Major
1:20 PM - 3:20 PM

Parking

Pier parking structures $2/hr, 24/7.

Dogs

No dogs on the beach or pier.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

100 W Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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Is it safe to swim at Redondo Beach today?

Redondo 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 Redondo Beach dog-friendly?

No dogs on the beach or pier.

Is there an entry fee at Redondo Beach?

Entry to Redondo Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Redondo Beach?

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

What amenities are at Redondo Beach?

Amenities at Redondo Beach include restrooms, showers, lifeguard tower, pier.

When is the water warmest at Redondo 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 Redondo Beach located?

Redondo Beach is in Los Angeles County, CA, at 100 W Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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