Manhattan Beach · Los Angeles County
Manhattan Beach Pier
Beach cam
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–4 ft · Poor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 52–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 62–4 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Sat, Nov 72–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 82–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmFair
- Mon, Nov 92–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Tue, Nov 102–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Wed, Nov 112–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Thu, Nov 122–3 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair
- Fri, Nov 133–4 ftWind AM cross, PM offshoreFair–Good
- Sat, Nov 142–8 ftWind AM cross, PM onshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 155–9 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 163–7 ftWind AM onshore, PM crossFair
- Tue, Nov 173–6 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossGood
- Wed, Nov 182–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Thu, Nov 191–2 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Fri, Nov 201–2 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
Swell1.2 ft @ 7s W
- 1.0 ft14 s SSW 210°swell
- 0.9 ft13 s W 278°swell
- 1.2 ft7 s W 262°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather6 mph cross · Clear
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM6–7 mphcross74°F Clear
- 12 AM6–7 mphcross73°F Clear
- 2 AM5–6 mphcalm72°F Clear
- 4 AM6–7 mphoffshore72°F Clear
- 6 AM6–7 mphoffshore59°F Clear
- 8 AM5–6 mphcalm65°F Clear
- 10 AM8–9 mphcross74°F Clear
- 12 PM8–9 mphcross77°F Clear
- 2 PM10–13 mphonshore77°F Clear
- 4 PM10–13 mphonshore75°F Clear
- 6 PM10–13 mphonshore72°F Clear
- 8 PM7–8 mphonshore70°F Clear
- 10 PM7–8 mphcross67°F Clear
National Weather Service forecast; NOAA GFS model beyond about 7 days.
Tides · Santa MonicaNext low 12 AM · 0.6 ft
- Low12 AM · 0.6 ft
- High6 AM · 5.6 ft
- Low12 PM · 0.7 ft
- High6 PM · 4.5 ft
NOAA Tides & Currents predictions. Best tide here: mid.
Sun & lightFirst light 5:49 AM · Sunset 4:58 PM · UV 4
UV index peak 4 (moderate) around 12 PM.EPA UV index forecast.
| First light | Sunrise | Sunset | Last light | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:49 AM | 6:15 AM | 4:58 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:50 AM | 6:16 AM | 4:57 PM | 5:23 PM |
Water temp & live buoyWater 71°F · Buoy 4.3 ft @ 13s
Water 71°F (NOAA tide station, 11:06 PM). Suggested: Springsuit or 2 mm full.
- Wave height
- 1.3 m (4.3 ft)
- Dominant period
- 13 s
- Average period
- 7.9 s
- Direction
- WSW 246°
- Water temp
- 23.3 °C
Measured at the buoy, shown as reported (feet converted from metres). Data: CDIP, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, via NOAA NDBC.
Water qualityCheck before you paddle out, especially after rain
Health departments post bacteria advisories and sewage-spill closures. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain, especially near river mouths, creeks and storm drains.
Today's status: LA County Public Health beach grades →Getting thereCity lots and metered street parking near the pier; city rates rose Aug 1, 2026. Fills early on summer weekends.
- Parking
- City lots and metered street parking near the pier; city rates rose Aug 1, 2026. Fills early on summer weekends.
- Access
- Ramps and stairs from The Strand onto the sand.
- Lifeguards
- LA County Fire Lifeguards; towers staffed during daylight hours (seasonal staffing varies by tower).
- Facilities
- Restrooms, showers, concession, restaurants by the pier.
- Etiquette
- Crowded pier peaks with experienced locals; surf contests in summer.
- Hazards
- Pier pilings; rips beside the pier. Avoid the water for at least 72 hours after rain (LA County Public Health advisory).
Local info changes; check posted signs and lifeguards on the day.
About this breakpier · sand · faces WSW
Sandbar peaks on both sides of the Manhattan Beach Pier, a historic South Bay surf spot. The pier pilings are a hazard.
Faces WSW · works on SSW–WNW swell · best SW–WSW · usually surfed by all levels
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources