When should you surf Venice Beach today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 11h with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Venice Beach surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Venice Beach (South Los Angeles).
Best score today
1007h
Now
8809:00
Waves
0.7 m
15 s
Wind
10 km/h
Side-off · E
Tide
▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.1 m
Light
06:59 → 18:18
Best windows today
6h3088/100
0.7 m · 12 s · 8 km/h
7h100/100
0.6 m · 12 s · 6 km/h
8h88/100
0.6 m · 12 s · 12 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 100 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 75 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 63 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 63 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 63 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · NW | mid-tide |
| 05:00 | 88 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 88 | 0.7 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 100 | 0.6 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 88 | 0.6 m · 12 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 88 | 0.6 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 75 | 0.6 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 88 | 0.6 m · 13 s | 3 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 25 | 0.6 m · 14 s | 8 km/h · SE | high tide |
| 13:00 | 50 | 0.6 m · 14 s | 18 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 50 | 0.6 m · 14 s | 18 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.6 m · 15 s | 18 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.6 m · 15 s | 22 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.6 m · 15 s | 19 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 25 | 0.6 m · 15 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 88 | 0.6 m · 15 s | 7 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 88 | 0.6 m · 15 s | 12 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 88 | 0.6 m · 15 s | 9 km/h · N | low tide |
| 22:00 | 88 | 0.6 m · 15 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 88 | 0.6 m · 15 s | 11 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Venice Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Venice Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Venice Beach.