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Rat Beach has BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Rat Beach today
Rat Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 7 km/h · W, uv 7.7, waves 0.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
7 km/h · W
UV
7.7
Waves
0.7 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 13, 09:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 82/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 13, 09:30 PM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
20°C
Feels like
21°C
UV index
7.7
Wind
7 km/h · W
Gust 10 km/h
Waves
0.7 m
Current
1 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Rat Beach
Rat Beach is a verified beach location in United States. Today’s answer remains conditional: compare the water and weather picture with access information and local safety guidance. The page’s answer remains traceable because durable context and rapidly changing observations are not mixed together. The source record is most useful for identity, setting and practical constraints. For map identity, the linked Wikidata note says “Los Angeles County unincorporated beach.” The recorded map position is 33.80360, -118.39556, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Redondo Beach State Park at about 2.7 km, Hermosa City Beach at about 6.8 km and Manhattan Beach at about 9.9 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set. How should you decide on the day? Read the live timestamp, compare water and wind, then verify waves, currents, UV exposure and any water-quality alert. On arrival, replace assumptions with observed flags, access signs and instructions from the people managing the site. If the live panels disagree or are old, reduce the confidence of the recommendation and use the most recent official observation available. For an early or late visit, check whether access hours match the plan and whether the return route remains practical after daylight or transit changes.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Rat Beach today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Rat Beach today?
7 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Rat Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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