Station Name: Santa Monica Basin - 33NM WSW of Santa Monica, CA
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Los Angeles County

GPS Coordinates: 33.755, -119.045

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 1:23AM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:23 AM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

High Surf Advisory issued January 4 at 1:23AM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:23 AM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 9:44AM PST until January 4 at 11:45AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 9:44 AM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western Ventura County in Southwest California. * WHEN...Until 1145 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 941 AM PST, Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain with rates up to around 0.5 inches per hour. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Western Ventura, Ojai, Meiners Oaks, and highway 101 between La Conchita and Ventura. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 6:54AM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 6:54 AM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

High Surf Advisory issued January 4 at 6:54AM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 6:54 AM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Special Weather Statement issued January 4 at 4:07PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 4:07 PM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 5:00 PM

At 402 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking lines of strong showers and possible thunderstorms approaching Point Mugu in southern Ventura county. Newbury Park, or near Thousand Oaks, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.Cannot rule out a brief, weak tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations possibly impacted include... Western Malibu... Point Mugu State Park... Newbury Park... Westlake Village... and Kanan Dume Road through the Santa Monica Mountains.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 2:12PM PST until January 4 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 2:12 PM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Ventura County in Southwest CA * WHEN...Until 900 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water, mud, or rocks over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 205 PM PST, Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain with rainfall rates of 0.25 to 0.5 inches per hour with locally up to 1 inch per hour possible. Minor mudslides or debris flow are possible, especially near steep terrain or recent burn scars such as the Mountain burn scar. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Camarillo, Fillmore, western Malibu, Ojai, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Carpinteria, Rose Valley, Newbury Park, Lockwood Valley, Point Mugu, La Conchita and Rincon Point. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

High Surf Advisory issued January 4 at 1:16PM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:16 PM
Expires: Mon January 5, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 4 at 1:23AM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:23 AM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 4 at 6:54AM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 6:54 AM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 3:51PM PST until January 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 3:51 PM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Most of Los Angeles County in Southwest CA * WHEN...Until 1000 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water, mud, or rocks over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 343 PM PST, Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Minor mudslides or debris flow are possible, especially near mountains or canyon roadways as well as recent burn scars. Radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain with rainfall rates of 0.25 to 0.5 inches per hour with locally up to 0.75 inch per hour possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, Malibu, Acton, Wrightwood, Burbank, Pasadena, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, Alhambra, Encino, Northridge, Culver City, Inglewood and Santa Monica. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 4 at 1:16PM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:16 PM
Expires: Mon January 5, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Minor coastal flooding due to abnormally high tides between 7.0 and 7.5 feet and gusty southerly winds. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak high tides are expected between 8am and 11 am. Surf is expected to build and peak during the afternoon hours today.

Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.