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

Air Quality Alert issued February 1 at 4:27PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:27 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has issued a mandatory wood-burning ban for residents in the South Coast Air Basin. The No-Burn rule bans burning wood, pellets, and manufactured fire logs in any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device. * WHERE...The South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. No-Burn Day alerts do not apply to areas above 3,000 feet in elevation, the Coachella Valley, or the High Desert. Homes that rely on wood as a sole source of heat, low-income households and those without natural gas service also are exempt from the requirement. * WHEN...Monday. * IMPACTS...Particles in smoke can get deep into the lungs and cause health problems (including asthma attacks), increases in emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. No-Burn Days are needed to protect public health when fine particle pollution levels are expected to be high anywhere in the South Coast Air Basin. No-Burn Days are based on fine particle pollution levels that are forecasted for an entire 24-hour period, which may not be reflected in real-time air quality maps.

To protect your health, check current and forecasted air quality levels at www.aqmd.gov or download the mobile app at www.aqmd.gov/mobileapp. When air quality is poor in your area, limited extended or intense outdoor activity and remain inside with windows and doors closed. Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier and avoid using devices that bring in outside air like a swamp cooler or whole house fan if you have other ways to stay cool. Additional details for this air quality alert are available at www.aqmd.gov/advisory. Information on the South Coast AQMD Check Before You Burn program is available at www.aqmd.gov/cbyb.

High Surf Advisory issued February 1 at 2:07PM PST until February 3 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:07 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet along the Central Coast and 5 to 8 feet along the Ventura Coast with dangerous rip currents. Surf will be highest along west and northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additionally, minor coastal flooding will be possible around the morning high tides on Sunday and Monday, highest Monday. High tides will be around 6.5 to 7.0 feet between 830 and 930 am both days.

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 February 1 at 10:24PM PST until February 3 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:24 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet along the Central Coast and 5 to 8 feet along the Ventura Coast with dangerous rip currents. Surf will be highest along west and northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additionally, minor coastal flooding will be possible around the morning high tides on Monday. High tides should peak around 6.5 to 7.0 feet between 830 and 930 am.

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 February 2 at 1:38AM PST until February 3 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet along the Central Coast and 5 to 8 feet along the Ventura Coast with dangerous rip currents. Surf will be highest along west and northwest facing beaches. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday. * 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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additionally, minor coastal flooding will be possible around the morning high tide today. High tides should peak around 6.5 to 6.9 feet between 900 and 930 am.

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 February 1 at 2:07PM PST until February 2 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:07 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Nuisance coastal flooding possible Monday morning. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additionally, very minor coastal flooding will be possible around the morning high tide on Monday. High tides will be around 6.8 to 7.1 feet between 815 and 900 am.

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 February 1 at 10:24PM PST until February 2 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:24 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Nuisance coastal flooding possible Monday morning. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 4 AM PST Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additionally, very minor coastal flooding will be possible around the morning high tide on Monday. High tides will be around 6.8 to 7.1 feet between 815 and 900 am.

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 February 2 at 1:38AM PST until February 2 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. Nuisance coastal flooding possible Monday morning. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From 4 AM PST early this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...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. Minor coastal flooding of beaches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additionally, very minor coastal flooding will be possible around the morning high tide on Monday. High tides will be around 6.9 feet and 900 am.

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.