70°
Mostly Sunny
3%
75
Orange County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Seal Beach
Main St & Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Quiet, old-fashioned beach town centered on the 1,865-foot Seal Beach Municipal Pier. Sheltered by the Long Beach breakwater, the water here is unusually calm.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 67°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
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
54 /100
ok
31 Swim
71 Sunbathe
82 Walk
36 Fish
78 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.
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
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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°F
Clear
Wind
0 to 10 mph
S
Rain
3%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
70°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
67°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
8:07 PM
7.1 ft · in 4.8h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
13s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Above threshold
15,531 MPN/100mL · Total Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:50 AM
Sunset
11:04 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| 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 |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:35 AM | Low | -1.6 ft |
| 10:12 AM | High | 4.0 ft |
| 2:38 PM | Low | 2.2 ft |
| 8:57 PM | High | 7.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:18 AM | Low | -1.8 ft |
| 10:52 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 3:31 PM | Low | 2.0 ft |
| 9:46 PM | High | 7.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:01 AM | Low | -1.6 ft |
| 11:32 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 4:23 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
| 10:34 PM | High | 6.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:41 AM | Low | -1.3 ft |
| 12:13 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 5:17 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| 11:21 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 12:54 PM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 6:15 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:10 AM | High | 5.5 ft |
| 6:58 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 1:37 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| 7:20 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410660, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
70°
Mostly Sunny
2%
72
72°
Mostly Sunny
1%
74
78°
Mostly Sunny
2%
78
77°
Mostly Sunny
3%
78
75°
Mostly Sunny
8%
80
76°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 67°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
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
6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Major
1:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Two paid lots near the pier (6 a.m.–10 p.m.) and metered Main Street parking.
Dogs
No dogs on the city beach or pier; leashed dogs OK elsewhere in town.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Main St & Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Seal Beach today?
Seal 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 Seal Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on the city beach or pier; leashed dogs OK elsewhere in town.
Is there an entry fee at Seal Beach?
Entry to Seal Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Seal Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Seal Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Seal Beach?
Amenities at Seal Beach include restrooms, showers, lifeguard tower, pier.
When is the water warmest at Seal 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 Seal Beach located?
Seal Beach is in Orange County, CA, at Main St & Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS