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Manhattan Beach

Beach · Manhattan Beach, California

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches.

  • Water temp 73°F (23°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy ICAC1 (10.2 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:18 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy ICAC1, as of Oct 20, 7:18 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 73°F at Manhattan Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Editor's Notes
Manhattan Beach is the birthplace of beach volleyball, and its pier — capped by the octagonal Roundhouse Aquarium — is one of the most iconic on the California coast.

Weather at Manhattan Beach

71°F, Smoky haze · H 71° / L 68° · 7% chance of rain
H: 71° L: 68°
Smoky haze
Smoky haze
71°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
72%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Smoky haze
70°
6 AM
Smoky haze
70°
9 AM
Smoky haze
70°
12 PM
Sunny
71°
3 PM
Sunny
71°
6 PM
Sunny
69°
9 PM
Clear
69°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach is a beach in Manhattan Beach, California.
What is the water temperature at Manhattan Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Manhattan Beach in Manhattan Beach, California is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy ICAC1, 10.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Manhattan Beach?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Manhattan Beach rated?
Manhattan Beach in Manhattan Beach, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 509 reviews.

Location & Contact

699 N The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Manhattan Beach, California 90266

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🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions

Features & amenities

People Talk About

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