Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Monica, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 8:30 PM PDT
Temperature Locations
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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

Thu
H: 101°F
L: 66°F

Fri
H: 89°F
L: 66°F

Sat
H: 79°F
L: 64°F

Sun
H: 79°F
L: 61°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 61°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:12 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
7:42 PM - 9:12 PM6:44 AM - 8:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued March 18 at 1:06PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the 90s to near 100 expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued March 18 at 1:06PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 96 and 104 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for anyone, especially for the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued March 18 at 1:06PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s and 90s expected. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Palos Verdes Hills, Ventura County Beaches, and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued March 18 at 1:06PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 80 and 90 expected. * WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 35.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:12 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
7:42 PM - 9:12 PM6:44 AM - 8:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 2:27 PM
Moonset: 9:22 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:57 PM - 4:27 PM
Minor Periods
8:52 PM - 10:22 PM7:14 AM - 8:44 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 3:20 PM
Moonset: 10:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:50 PM - 5:20 PM
Minor Periods
10:04 PM - 11:34 PM7:48 AM - 9:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 4:17 PM
Moonset: 11:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:47 PM - 6:17 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:27 AM - 9:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 5:18 PM
Moonset: 12:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:15 AM - 2:45 AM4:48 PM - 7:18 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
