Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA

Current Water Temperature

65.1°F

Measurement Time: Friday, March 20, 2026, 12:48 AM PDT

Today's Tides

Low: March 20, 4:49 AM, -0.3 ft
 High: March 20, 10:54 AM, 4.5 ft
Low: March 20, 4:42 PM, 0.5 ft
 High: March 20, 10:57 PM, 5.7 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Santa Monica Pier; Santa Monica State Beach; Will Rogers State Beach; Venice Beach, CA; Marina del Rey, CA; Pacific Palisades, CA; Malibu, CA

Santa Monica Bay

Station Name: Santa Monica
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -9 feet

Nearest Address:
401 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Los Angeles County

GPS Coordinates: 34.008300, -118.500000

Nearby Water Temperatures

Los Angeles River, Sherman Oaks, CA (10.8 mi)
Los Angeles River, Encino, CA (11.9 mi)
Los Angeles Harbor, Los Angeles, CA (23.8 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, CA (35.8 mi)
Santa Ana River, Corona, CA (49.7 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (63.3 mi)
Mojave River, Victorville, CA (77.8 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, CA (78.3 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Oceanside, CA (82.4 mi)
Santa Margarita River, Temecula, CA (86.3 mi)
Hilton Canyon Creek, Santa Ynez, CA (93.5 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (94 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (95.9 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (96.1 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Del Mar, CA (98 mi)

Weather for Santa Monica, California

Current Weather

66°F
Mist
Mist
66°F
63.7°F
84%
SE 2.2 mph
4.7 mph
63.7°F
62.6°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1016 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 83°F
L: 59°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 71°F
L: 59°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 69°F
L: 57°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 76°F
L: 65°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 75°F
L: 65°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 41.75 μg/m3
PM10: 42.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 657.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 80.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 13.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 3 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 7:41 AM
Moon Transit: 2:25 PM
Moonset: 9:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:55 PM - 4:25 PM

Minor Periods

8:50 PM - 10:20 PM
7:11 AM - 8:41 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

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.


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 19 at 9:56AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 9:56 AM
Expires: Thu March 19, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...High temperatures in upper 80s to mid 90s. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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 19 at 9:56AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 9:56 AM
Expires: Thu March 19, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...High temperatures in the low to mid 80s. * WHERE...Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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.


Friday, March 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
82.6°F
58.8°F
68.5°F
79%
0 in
0%
0%
9.2 mph
1.9


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 35.25 μg/m3
PM10: 35.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 379.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 87.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 21.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 31.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 7:41 AM
Moon Transit: 2:25 PM
Moonset: 9:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:55 PM - 4:25 PM

Minor Periods

8:50 PM - 10:20 PM
7:11 AM - 8:41 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
70.9°F
58.5°F
63.9°F
79%
0 in
0%
0%
9.8 mph
1.8


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 32.27 μg/m3
PM10: 33.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 331.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 83.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 21.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 8:15 AM
Moon Transit: 3:18 PM
Moonset: 10:33 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:48 PM - 5:18 PM

Minor Periods

10:03 PM - 11:33 PM
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
68.5°F
57°F
62.9°F
86%
0 in
0%
0%
8.1 mph
1.7


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 32.67 μg/m3
PM10: 34.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 292.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 75.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 22.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 8:54 AM
Moon Transit: 4:15 PM
Moonset: 11:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:24 AM - 9:54 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
75.7°F
64.6°F
69.5°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
9.4 mph
1.8


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 34.01 μg/m3
PM10: 35.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 399.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 74.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 22.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 9:40 AM
Moon Transit: 5:16 PM
Moonset: 12:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:17 AM - 2:47 AM
4:46 PM - 7:16 PM

Minor Periods

9:10 AM - 10:40 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
75.4°F
65.4°F
69°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
8.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 35.97 μg/m3
PM10: 37.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 386.62 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 91.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 18.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 28.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 10:36 AM
Moon Transit: 6:19 PM
Moonset: 12:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 34.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:19 AM - 3:49 AM
5:49 PM - 8:19 PM

Minor Periods

10:06 AM - 11:36 AM
12:28 AM - 1:58 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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