Crescent Bay Beach, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
1963 miles
71
°F
5
5
mph
79
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Walk to water
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~3Beach 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
Crescent Bay Beach is a picturesque crescent-shaped cove in Laguna Beach, characterized by stunning cliffs, clear turquoise water, and unique tide pools. While it offers calm swimming areas in some sections, strong currents and waves can be present. Restrooms, showers, and lifeguard services are available, though parking can be challenging, often requiring a steep walk down to the sand.
*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.
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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 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 72° | 6 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 71° | 7 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 72° | 6 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 71° | 5 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 70° | 4 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 69° | 2 | 5 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/2/2025, 11:15:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 69°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.4 ft |
| 12:00 | 69°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.2 ft |
| 13:00 | 69°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.3 ft |
| 14:00 | 69°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ← W | +0.7 ft |
| 15:00 | 69°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ← W | +1.3 ft |
| 16:00 | 69°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ← W | +2.0 ft |
| 17:00 | 69°F | 2.9 ft | 11s | ← W | +2.5 ft |