Venice · Los Angeles County
Rose Avenue
Beach cam
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 2–3 ft · Fair
- Thu, Nov 52–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Fri, Nov 62–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossFair
- Sat, Nov 71–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossPoor–Fair
- Sun, Nov 82–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 92–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Tue, Nov 102–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Wed, Nov 112–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 122–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair
- Fri, Nov 132–4 ftWind AM offshore, PM offshoreFair
- Sat, Nov 143–9 ftWind AM cross, PM onshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 155–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshoreFair
- Mon, Nov 164–7 ftWind AM onshore, PM crossFair
- Tue, Nov 173–6 ftWind AM offshore, PM offshoreGood
- Wed, Nov 182–4 ftWind AM calm, PM calmFair
- Thu, Nov 192–3 ftWind AM calm, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Fri, Nov 201–3 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor–Fair
Swell1.1 ft @ 14s SSW
- 1.1 ft14 s SSW 204°swell
- 0.7 ft13 s W 275°swell
- 1.0 ft6 s WSW 255°swell
Offshore deep-water swell from NOAA WAVEWATCH III.
Wind & weather7 mph offshore · Partly cloudy
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM7–9 mphoffshore73°F Clear
- 12 AM7–8 mphoffshore73°F Partly cloudy
- 2 AM5–6 mphcalm72°F Partly cloudy
- 4 AM6–7 mphoffshore70°F Partly cloudy
- 6 AM6–7 mphoffshore60°F Partly cloudy
- 8 AM5–6 mphcalm67°F Partly cloudy
- 10 AM7–8 mphoffshore75°F Mostly sunny
- 12 PM7–8 mphoffshore76°F Mostly sunny
- 2 PM9–12 mphonshore76°F Mostly sunny
- 4 PM9–12 mphonshore75°F Mostly sunny
- 6 PM9–12 mphonshore73°F Mostly sunny
- 8 PM7–8 mphcross70°F Mostly sunny
- 10 PM9–12 mphoffshore67°F Mostly sunny
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 5:50 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 | 5:50 AM | 6:16 AM | 4:58 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Tomorrow | 5:51 AM | 6:17 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 thereCounty Venice Rose Ave lot (300 Ocean Front Walk): about $5-9 weekdays, up to $18 summer weekends; open 6am-10pm.
- Parking
- County Venice Rose Ave lot (300 Ocean Front Walk): about $5-9 weekdays, up to $18 summer weekends; open 6am-10pm.
- Access
- Flat walk from the lot onto the sand.
- Lifeguards
- LA County Fire Lifeguards; towers staffed during daylight hours (seasonal staffing varies by tower).
- Facilities
- Restrooms, showers; food along Ocean Front Walk.
- Etiquette
- Crowded urban beach break; mixed abilities.
- Hazards
- Groin rocks and storm drains. 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 breakbeach · sand · faces SW
Sandbar peaks at the north end of Venice Beach, generally small and soft. A reasonable learning option away from the groins to the south.
Faces SW · works on SSW–W swell · best SW–W · usually surfed by beginner surfers
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources