Shark Weather
Sunday, October 18 · SoCal beaches

Today’s Shark Weather

Waves, wind, water temp and tides for 28 beaches from Santa Barbara to San Diego, plus official shark advisories. Every number is sourced. Updated 7:42 pm PT.

⚠ NWS Beach Hazards Statement: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Santa Barbara & VenturaNo official shark advisories on file · always check lifeguards
Finn the shark

Best conditions right now

10East Beach, Santa Barbara
Great · 2.6 ft · 71°F10Leadbetter Beach
Great · 2.6 ft · 71°F10Carpinteria State Beach
Great · 2.6 ft · 71°F

28 of 28 beaches have complete, fresh data this hour. Scores rate surf/swim conditions only, never shark risk. How scores work

Where to go first thing tomorrow 8am–11am

1 of 3 sourced beginner spots meet the criteria right now.

Beginner mode is a filter, not a safety rating. It shows only spots an official source calls good for beginners, where our sources note lifeguards, and where right now waves are under 3 ft, wind is 10 mph or less, and there’s no NWS hazard, high rip current risk or official shark advisory. Conditions change fast. Surf near a staffed lifeguard tower, ask the lifeguards first, use a leash and a soft-top board, and consider a lesson. How it works

Santa Barbara & Ventura

  1. 10Carpinteria State Beachlight onshore (up to 5 mph) · W swell partly reaches · higher tide · 2.6 ft, 71°F
  2. 10East Beach, Santa Barbaralight onshore (up to 5 mph) · W swell partly reaches · higher tide · 2.6 ft, 71°F
  3. 10Leadbetter Beachlight onshore (up to 5 mph) · W swell partly reaches · higher tide · 2.6 ft, 71°F
  1. 10Leadbetter Beachlight onshore (up to 5 mph) · W swell partly reaches · higher tide · 2.6 ft, 71°F

Los Angeles

  1. 5Malibu Surfrider Beach⚠ Beach Hazards Statement · light onshore (up to 5 mph) · SSW swell reaches well · higher tide · 2.3 ft, 72°F
  2. 5Santa Monica (Pier)⚠ Beach Hazards Statement · light cross-offshore (up to 5 mph) · SSW swell partly reaches · higher tide · 2.3 ft, 72°F
  3. 5Topanga Beach⚠ Beach Hazards Statement · light cross-onshore (up to 5 mph) · SSW swell reaches well · higher tide · 2.3 ft, 72°F

No beginner pick here right now.

Orange County

  1. 5Huntington Beach (Pier)⚠ Beach Hazards Statement · nearly calm (up to 5 mph) · SSW swell reaches well · higher tide · 3.6 ft, 73°F
  2. 5Huntington State Beach⚠ Beach Hazards Statement · nearly calm (up to 5 mph) · SSW swell reaches well · higher tide · 3.6 ft, 73°F
  3. 5Newport Beach (incl. the Wedge)⚠ Beach Hazards Statement · nearly calm (up to 5 mph) · SSW swell reaches well · higher tide · 3.6 ft, 73°F

No beginner pick here right now.

San Diego

  1. 5Oceanside (Pier)⚠ Beach Hazards Statement · nearly calm (up to 5 mph) · SSW swell reaches well · higher tide · 4.3 ft, 73°F
  2. 5Encinitas (Moonlight / Swami's)⚠ Beach Hazards Statement · light offshore (up to 5 mph) · SW swell reaches well · higher tide · 3.0 ft, 73°F
  3. 5La Jolla Shores⚠ Beach Hazards Statement · nearly calm (up to 0 mph) · WNW swell reaches well · higher tide · 1.6 ft, 73°F

No beginner pick here right now.

Top 3 per region for the first 3 hours after sunrise tomorrow (based on current conditions, so re-check in the morning): conditions score, then the NWS hourly wind (offshore helps, onshore hurts), our estimated swell exposure and the tide. Surf/swim conditions only, never shark risk or a safety rating. How it works

Great 8–10Good 6–7Fair 4–5Rough 1–3Hazard flag (NWS)UnknownRing: official shark advisory/closure

Pins are approximate. Tap a fin for details, or browse the list below.

Heads up: Shark Weather is not a lifeguard or an official warning system. Always follow posted signs and lifeguard instructions. In an emergency call 911.

Santa Barbara & Ventura

10

East Beach, Santa Barbara

Great
Waves2.6 ft
Water71°F
Wind5 mph
💨 Light offshore, 5 mph from N: clean
〰 Swell W 2.6 ft @ 12.1 s

No official advisory on file
10

Leadbetter Beach

Great
Waves2.6 ft
Water71°F
Wind5 mph
💨 Light offshore, 5 mph from N: clean
〰 Swell W 2.6 ft @ 12.1 s
Beginner pick now
No official advisory on file
10

Carpinteria State Beach

Great
Waves2.6 ft
Water71°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light offshore, 5 mph from N: clean
〰 Swell W 2.6 ft @ 12.1 s

No official advisory on file
5

Rincon

Hazard flag
Waves2.6 ft
Water71°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light offshore, 5 mph from N: clean
〰 Swell W 2.6 ft @ 12.1 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Ventura (C Street / Surfers Point)

Hazard flag
Waves6.0 ft
Water66°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate offshore, 10 mph from N: clean
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Oxnard Shores

Hazard flag
Waves6.0 ft
Water66°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate cross-offshore, 10 mph from NNW: clean
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file

Los Angeles

No beginner picks in this region right now.

5

Zuma Beach

Hazard flag
Waves2.3 ft
Water72°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate offshore, 10 mph from NNW: clean
〰 Swell SSW 2.0 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Malibu Surfrider Beach

Hazard flag
Waves2.3 ft
Water72°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate offshore, 10 mph from N: clean
〰 Swell SSW 2.0 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Topanga Beach

Hazard flag
Waves2.3 ft
Water72°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate offshore, 10 mph from NNW: clean
〰 Swell SSW 2.0 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Will Rogers State Beach

Hazard flag
Waves2.3 ft
Water72°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate offshore, 10 mph from N: clean
〰 Swell SSW 2.0 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Santa Monica (Pier)

Hazard flag
Waves2.3 ft
Water72°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate cross-offshore, 10 mph from N: clean
〰 Swell SSW 2.0 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Venice Beach

Hazard flag
Waves2.3 ft
Water72°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate cross-shore, 10 mph from NNW: textured
〰 Swell SSW 2.0 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Manhattan Beach

Hazard flag
Waves3.6 ft
Water72°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate cross-onshore, 10 mph from NW: bumpy
〰 Swell SSW 3.0 ft @ 16.7 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Hermosa Beach

Hazard flag
Waves3.6 ft
Water72°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate onshore, 10 mph from WNW: bumpy
〰 Swell SSW 3.0 ft @ 16.7 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Redondo Beach

Hazard flag
Waves3.6 ft
Water72°F
Wind5 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate onshore, 10 mph from W: bumpy
〰 Swell SSW 3.0 ft @ 16.7 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file

Orange County

No beginner picks in this region right now.

5

Seal Beach

Hazard flag
Waves4.9 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light cross-offshore, 5 mph from NW: clean
〰 Swell S 4.9 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Huntington Beach (Pier)

Hazard flag
Waves3.6 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate cross-onshore, 10 mph from W: bumpy
〰 Swell SSW 3.3 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Huntington State Beach

Hazard flag
Waves3.6 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate cross-onshore, 10 mph from W: bumpy
〰 Swell SSW 3.3 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Newport Beach (incl. the Wedge)

Hazard flag
Waves3.6 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate cross-onshore, 10 mph from W: bumpy
〰 Swell SSW 3.3 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Laguna Beach (Main Beach)

Hazard flag
Waves3.6 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light cross-shore, 5 mph from NW: mostly clean
〰 Swell SSW 3.6 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Salt Creek Beach

Hazard flag
Waves3.6 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light cross-offshore, 5 mph from N: clean
〰 Swell SSW 3.6 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

San Clemente (Pier)

Hazard flag
Waves3.6 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light offshore, 5 mph from NE: clean
〰 Swell SSW 3.6 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

San Onofre / Trestles

Hazard flag
Waves3.6 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light offshore, 5 mph from NE: clean
〰 Swell SSW 3.6 ft @ 15.4 s
Beginner spot · not right now (lifeguards not noted in our sources)⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file

San Diego

No beginner picks in this region right now.

5

Oceanside (Pier)

Hazard flag
Waves4.3 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 10 mph
💨 Moderate offshore, 10 mph from E: clean
〰 Swell SSW 4.3 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Encinitas (Moonlight / Swami's)

Hazard flag
Waves3.0 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light offshore, 5 mph from E: clean
〰 Swell SW 2.6 ft @ 15.4 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

La Jolla Shores

Hazard flag
Waves1.6 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light cross-onshore, 5 mph from N: light texture
〰 Swell WNW 1.0 ft @ 16.7 s
Beginner spot · not right now (Beach Hazards Statement)⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Pacific Beach

Hazard flag
Waves1.6 ft
Water73°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light cross-offshore, 5 mph from N: clean
〰 Swell WNW 1.0 ft @ 16.7 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file
5

Coronado Beach

Hazard flag
Waves1.6 ft
Water74°F
Wind0 to 5 mph
💨 Light offshore, 5 mph from N: clean
〰 Swell WNW 1.0 ft @ 16.7 s
⚠ Beach Hazards Statement
No official advisory on file