Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Monica, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 8:30 AM PST
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Local Points of Interest
Santa Monica BasinStation 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
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (29.9 mi)Santa Monica Bay, Santa Monica, CA (35.8 mi)
Los Angeles River, Encino, CA (43 mi)
Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (43.4 mi)
Los Angeles Harbor, Los Angeles, CA (44.4 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (56.5 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (60.4 mi)
Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (78.4 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (78.9 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (80.6 mi)
Santa Ana River, Corona, CA (80.8 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Solvang, CA (85.1 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Gaviota, CA (89 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Oceanside, CA (99 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Lompoc, CA (99.6 mi)
Weather Near Santa Monica, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 74°F
L: 50°F

Thu
H: 69°F
L: 46°F

Fri
H: 72°F
L: 48°F

Sat
H: 71°F
L: 47°F

Sun
H: 75°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 12:45 AM
Moonset: 6:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:15 AM - 2:45 AM8:37 AM - 11:07 AM
Minor Periods
6:59 PM - 8:29 PM6:24 AM - 7:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued March 3 at 12:05PM PST until March 5 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue March 3, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 9 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
High Wind Watch issued March 3 at 12:05PM PST until March 5 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue March 3, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu Coast, and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Wind Advisory issued March 3 at 12:05PM PST until March 5 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue March 3, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, and Western San Fernando Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 9 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
High Wind Watch issued March 3 at 12:05PM PST until March 6 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue March 3, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Wind Advisory issued March 4 at 12:07AM PST until March 5 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 12:07 AM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 12:15 PM
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, and Western San Fernando Valley. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Local gusts to 60 mph may occur across portions of the Santa Susana Mountains.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 12:45 AM
Moonset: 6:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:15 AM - 2:45 AM8:37 AM - 11:07 AM
Minor Periods
6:59 PM - 8:29 PM6:24 AM - 7:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 1:28 AM
Moonset: 7:19 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:58 AM - 3:28 AM9:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Minor Periods
7:59 PM - 9:29 PM6:49 AM - 8:19 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 2:10 AM
Moonset: 7:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:40 AM - 4:10 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
8:58 PM - 10:28 PM7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 2:54 AM
Moonset: 8:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:24 AM - 4:54 AM10:47 AM - 1:17 PM
Minor Periods
9:59 PM - 11:29 PM7:44 AM - 9:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 3:39 AM
Moonset: 8:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 69.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:09 AM - 5:39 AM11:33 AM - 2:03 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
