Thousand Steps, Laguna Beach
Earn it on the way down. Live surf height, swell period, water temperature, tide times, wind, rip current risk and UV index for Thousand Steps in Laguna Beach, California.
Good for
- Swimming
- Bodysurfing
- Quiet
Know before you go
- It is closer to 220 steps than a thousand, but you will feel every one on the way back up.
- Shore break can be strong, so check the water before wading in.
- There are no facilities at the bottom. Restrooms are at the top of the stairs.
- At high tide the water reaches the base of the stairs and the sand disappears.
Common questions
- What are the conditions at Thousand Steps today?
- Thousand Steps in Laguna Beach shows live surf height, swell period, water temperature, tide times, wind, rip current risk and UV index, updated from NOAA, the National Weather Service and Open-Meteo.
- Is it safe to swim at Thousand Steps?
- It depends on the day. Salt and Send shows the National Weather Service rip current risk for Thousand Steps, along with surf height and any active surf or coastal flood warnings. Shore break can be strong, so check the water before wading in.
- What is the water temperature at Thousand Steps?
- Water temperature at Thousand Steps comes from NOAA and Open-Meteo sea surface readings and is shown live, along with what wetsuit thickness it calls for.
- When is low tide at Thousand Steps?
- Tide highs and lows for Thousand Steps come from NOAA CO-OPS predictions and are listed for today and tomorrow.
- Where do you park at Thousand Steps?
- There are no facilities at the bottom. Restrooms are at the top of the stairs.
Nearby beaches
- Main Beach, Laguna Beach
- Crescent Bay, Laguna Beach
- Victoria Beach, Laguna Beach
- Aliso Beach, Laguna Beach
- Crystal Cove, Newport Coast
Conditions come from NOAA CO-OPS, the National Weather Service and Open-Meteo. Check with lifeguards before entering the water.