Venice · Los Angeles County
Venice Pier
Beach cam
Next 5 daysSurf height and tide, hour by hour
16-day outlookTomorrow 1–3 ft · Poor–Fair
- Thu, Nov 52–4 ftWind AM calm, PM onshoreFair–Good
- Fri, Nov 61–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Sat, Nov 71–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM crossPoor–Fair
- Sun, Nov 82–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM calmPoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 92–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- 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 calmPoor–Fair
- Fri, Nov 132–4 ftWind AM cross, PM crossFair
- Sat, Nov 143–10 ftWind AM cross, PM onshoreFair
- Sun, Nov 155–8 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Mon, Nov 164–7 ftWind AM onshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Tue, Nov 173–6 ftWind AM offshore, PM offshoreGood
- Wed, Nov 182–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshoreFair
- Thu, Nov 191–3 ftWind AM offshore, PM onshorePoor–Fair
- Fri, Nov 201–2 ftWind AM cross, PM onshorePoor
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 & weather8 mph offshore · Clear
Solid: wind · dashed: gusts · dots: offshore/calm, cross, onshore
- 10 PM8–10 mphoffshore72°F Clear
- 12 AM8–10 mphoffshore71°F Clear
- 2 AM6–7 mphoffshore69°F Clear
- 4 AM7–8 mphoffshore69°F Clear
- 6 AM7–8 mphoffshore63°F Clear
- 8 AM5–6 mphcalm67°F Clear
- 10 AM7–8 mphonshore72°F Clear
- 12 PM7–8 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 2 PM10–10 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 4 PM10–10 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 6 PM10–10 mphonshore73°F Clear
- 8 PM7–9 mphcross72°F Clear
- 10 PM10–15 mphoffshore70°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 5:50 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, 10:06 PM). Suggested: Springsuit or 2 mm full.
- Wave height
- 1.3 m (4.3 ft)
- Dominant period
- 13 s
- Average period
- 7.6 s
- Direction
- WSW 244°
- 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 Washington Blvd lot (3100 Ocean Front Walk): about $5-9 weekdays, up to $18 summer weekends; 6am-10pm.
- Parking
- County Venice Washington Blvd lot (3100 Ocean Front Walk): about $5-9 weekdays, up to $18 summer weekends; 6am-10pm.
- Access
- Flat walk from the lot; pier at the foot of Washington Blvd.
- Lifeguards
- LA County Fire Lifeguards; towers staffed during daylight hours (seasonal staffing varies by tower).
- Facilities
- Restrooms and showers; restaurants at Washington Blvd.
- Etiquette
- Crowded, competitive pier peaks.
- Hazards
- Pier pilings; rips along 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 SW
Sandbar peaks beside the Venice Fishing Pier. Mind the pilings and fishing lines, and expect currents along the pier.
Faces SW · works on SSW–W swell · best SW–W · usually surfed by intermediate surfers
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Model run 2026-11-05 00Z. Surf heights are face-height estimates from our spot model. Data sources