Is Palisades Beach good for swimming today?
Palisades Beach has BeachFinder Score: 72/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Palisades Beach today
Palisades Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-W, US. Today, compare water temperature 24°C, wind 21 km/h · W, uv 7.7, waves 0.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 72/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
24°C
Wind
21 km/h · W
UV
7.7
Waves
0.7 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 05:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 72/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 05:45 PM
Water temp
24°C
Air temp
23°C
Feels like
24°C
UV index
7.7
Wind
21 km/h · W
Gust 26 km/h
Waves
0.7 m
Current
1 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Palisades Beach
Palisades 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. What do the stable sources establish? Wikipedia’s place entry opens with “Palisades Park is a 26 4-acre park in Santa Monica California…” The recorded map position is 34.02334, -118.51314, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. For comparison, the location data places Santa Monica State Beach at about 1.9 km, Bay Street Beach at about 2.8 km and Will Rogers State Beach at about 4 km nearby; inspect live conditions instead of choosing only by distance. A practical answer needs one last update at the time of travel. Same-day suitability rests on the water, wind and wave update plus currents, UV, water-quality reports and posted advice. Reopen the comparison if arrival is delayed, and let posted restrictions or safety instructions replace the earlier choice. After rain, heat or strong onshore wind, recheck local water-quality and hazard information even when the earlier forecast looked straightforward. A beach ranking cannot see every local change. Construction, erosion, event traffic or a temporary closure can outweigh the usual distance and conditions score. If the live panels disagree or are old, reduce the confidence of the recommendation and use the most recent official observation available.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Palisades Beach today?
24°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Palisades Beach today?
21 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Palisades Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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