Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Santa Monica, CA

Current Water Temperature

64.2°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 8:30 PM PDT

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Local Points of Interest

Santa Monica Basin

Pacific Ocean

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

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

78.1°F
Clear
Clear
78.6°F
75.8°F
35%
NNE 3.4 mph
7 mph
73.1°F
47.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1015 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 101°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 89°F
L: 66°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 79°F
L: 64°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 79°F
L: 61°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 79°F
L: 61°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.85 μg/m3
PM10: 14.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 334.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 7:14 AM
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 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

7:42 PM - 9:12 PM
6:44 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.


Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
100.6°F
66.2°F
79.4°F
36%
0 in
0%
0%
6.9 mph
1.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.39 μg/m3
PM10: 16.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 276.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 35.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 7:14 AM
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 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

7:42 PM - 9:12 PM
6:44 AM - 8:14 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, March 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
89.1°F
65.5°F
75.7°F
49%
0 in
0%
0%
9.8 mph
1.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.32 μg/m3
PM10: 16.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 261.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 7:44 AM
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 AM
1:57 PM - 4:27 PM

Minor Periods

8:52 PM - 10:22 PM
7:14 AM - 8:44 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
79°F
63.9°F
70.3°F
60%
0 in
0%
0%
9.6 mph
1.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.53 μg/m3
PM10: 17.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 290.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 8:18 AM
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 AM
2:50 PM - 5:20 PM

Minor Periods

10:04 PM - 11:34 PM
7:48 AM - 9:18 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
79.3°F
61°F
68.6°F
71%
0 in
0%
0%
8.5 mph
1.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.79 μg/m3
PM10: 16.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 289.39 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 8:57 AM
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 AM
3:47 PM - 6:17 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:27 AM - 9:57 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.5°F
61.3°F
69.1°F
59%
0 in
0%
0%
8.5 mph
1.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.03 μg/m3
PM10: 15.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 215.43 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 9:43 AM
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 AM
4:48 PM - 7:18 PM

Minor Periods

9:13 AM - 10:43 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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