Surfside Beach
About
Surfside Beach is a public ocean beach in California, part of Sunset County Beach and managed by county land. The nearest town is Seal Beach, about 2 miles away. Lifeguards are on duty, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the warmest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Long Beach show July highs around 81°F and August highs around 83°F, with almost no wet days in either month. Several short walks lie within a few miles. Warner Trail is about 2.2 miles away, Mesa Trail about 2.3 miles, and East Bayshore Walk about 2.4 miles. Brightwater Trail is roughly 2.8 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Surfside Beach
California
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–83°F and lows of 47–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Long Beach Daugherty Fld, CA weather station, 6.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan67° high47° low
- Feb67° high48° low
- Mar69° high51° low
- Apr71° high54° low
- May73° high58° low
- Jun76° high61° low
- Jul81° high65° low
- Aug83° high66° low
- Sep82° high64° low
- Oct78° high59° low
- Nov72° high52° low
- Dec67° high47° low
Where it is
- Sunset County Beach · Public land
- Nearest town
- Seal Beach, California · 2 mi
- Managed by
- County Land
Nearby
- Warner TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Mesa TrailHiking2.3 mi
- East Bayshore WalkHiking2.4 mi
- Brightwater TrailHiking2.8 mi
- East Seaside WalkHiking3.1 mi
- Shoreline Beach Pedestrian PathHiking3.3 mi
- Nature Center - 2 mile trailHiking5.4 mi
- Silverado TrailHiking9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
