Alamitos Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
1978 miles
71
°F
5
5
mph
79
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~1Beach Alerts
Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 12 PM-5 PM — swimming not recommended
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended at 1 PM (UV Index 7)
About This Beach
Alamitos Beach offers a mixed experience. While praised for its calm waters, soft sand, and beautiful views, particularly at sunset, it's also criticized for significant trash and homeless presence impacting cleanliness. The beach features a bike path, playground, and lifeguards, but restroom conditions are inconsistent.
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Plan Your Visit
Beach Overview
Amenities
Stroller Friendly
Parking Nearby
Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.3
Average Rating
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/2/2025, 11:15:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 71° | 5 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 72° | 6 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 73° | 7 | 8 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 74° | 6 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 73° | 5 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 73° | 4 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 74° | 2 | 8 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/2/2025, 11:15:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 68°F | 3.2 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.4 ft |
| 12:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.2 ft |
| 13:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.3 ft |
| 14:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.7 ft |
| 15:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 11s | ← W | +1.3 ft |
| 16:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 10s | ← W | +2.0 ft |
| 17:00 | 68°F | 3.3 ft | 10s | ← W | +2.5 ft |