Long Beach, California Weather
Long Beach, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Long Beach, Los Angeles County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Long Beach. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Long Beach is published on the Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) page, 7 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Long Beach have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Long Beach: Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI) 13 km · Zamperini Field (KTOA) 14 km · Compton Woodley Airport (KCPM) 15 km · Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR) 22 km · Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) 28 km
Conditions reported at KLGB describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Long Beach specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Long Beach, California
Long Beach unfolds along the vast, shimmering expanse of the Pacific, a city defined by its proximity to the water and the broad, sun-drenched sky that stretches endlessly above. It lies 4.3 miles east-south-east of Wilmington, CA (from Wilmington, CA: bearing 102°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-south-east of Torrance. Its geography is largely flat, a gentle sweep of coastal plain that gives way to the intricate network of bays, canals, and harbors that define its maritime soul. The air here carries the briny tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of its marine identity, and the light, especially as dusk begins to paint the sky in hues of rose and lavender, possesses a unique, almost luminous quality that softens the edges of the urban landscape. This is a place where the rhythm of the tides seems to influence the pace of life, where the vastness of the ocean feels both a boundary and an invitation, shaping the character of its neighborhoods and the dreams of its inhabitants. The history of Long Beach is deeply intertwined with its port, a vital artery that has fueled its economic growth for generations. Originally inhabited by the Tongva people, the area saw Spanish and Mexican rancho periods before American settlement. The development of its deep-water harbor in the early 20th century transformed Long Beach into a major industrial and commercial hub, a gateway for goods and a center for shipbuilding, particularly during wartime. This maritime heritage continues to shape its economy, with the port remaining one of the busiest in the nation, alongside significant sectors in aerospace, manufacturing, and the burgeoning film and television industry. The city's economic vitality, much like the steady pulse of the ocean, has been a consistent force, adapting and evolving while always retaining its connection to the sea. Long Beach boasts a vibrant cultural tapestry, reflecting its diverse population and its commitment to the arts and recreation. While it doesn't host professional teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL, its MLS team, the Los Angeles Galaxy, has brought significant sporting prestige. The city is renowned for major annual events like the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and the spectacular Queen Mary, a historic ocean liner permanently docked and serving as a hotel and attraction. Iconic landmarks include the aforementioned Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific, drawing visitors from far and wide. While Long Beach itself doesn't have expansive ocean beaches like some of its neighbors, its shoreline is punctuated by sandy stretches and the unique canals of Naples, offering a different kind of coastal charm. Educational institutions like California State University, Long Beach, contribute to the intellectual life of the city, while a constellation of famous individuals, from musicians like Snoop Dogg to actors like Nicolas Cage, have called Long Beach home, adding to its rich cultural legacy.
Live animated radar for Long Beach and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.766962°N, 118.189235°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 90802, 90822, 90801, 90803, 90804 |
| Area Code | 818, 747 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Long Beach, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Long Beach, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Long Beach includes coordinates 33.766962°N, 118.189235°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 90802, 90822, 90801, 90803, 90804. Telephone area code: 818, 747. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
