Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA

Current Water Temperature

72.3°F 22.4°C
Comfortable Ideal for Swimming
72.3°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Pleasant and refreshing. Ideal for recreational swimming, triathlons, and active water recreation without thermal gear.

Measurement Time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:36 AM PST

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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

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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

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Santa Ana River, Corona, CA (49.7 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, CA (63.3 mi)
West Fork Mojave River, Hesperia, CA (74.6 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)

Weather for Santa Monica, California

Current Weather

61.7°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 80%
Feels Like: 60.4°F
Wind: NNE 7 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.4 mph
Pressure: 29.88 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 16.3 mi
UV Index: 1.8

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Light Drizzle
Sat
H: 70°F
L: 58°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 71°F
L: 58°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 70°F
L: 63°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 68°F
L: 59°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 66°F
L: 62°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
15.9 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
19.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
23 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
45.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
4.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
198 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 25m daylight
Sunrise 6:26 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:51 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:11 AM
Transit 4:09 PM
Moonset 9:12 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:15 AM - 5:45 AM
3:39 PM - 6:09 PM

Minor Periods

10:41 AM - 12:11 PM
8:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 63.5°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 43%
Wind: 11.1 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
17 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
20.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
46.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
37.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
4.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
184.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 25m daylight
Sunrise 6:26 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:51 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:11 AM
Transit 4:09 PM
Moonset 9:12 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:15 AM - 5:45 AM
3:39 PM - 6:09 PM

Minor Periods

10:41 AM - 12:11 PM
8:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 64.2°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
21 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
24.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
38.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
49.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
4.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
181.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:27 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:50 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 11:46 AM
Transit 4:55 PM
Moonset 10:11 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:02 AM - 6:32 AM
4:25 PM - 6:55 PM

Minor Periods

11:16 AM - 12:46 PM
9:41 PM - 11:11 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 66°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 33%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
24.6 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
28.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
39.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
43.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
5.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
212.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 22m daylight
Sunrise 6:28 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:50 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:17 PM
Transit 5:39 PM
Moonset 11:09 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:47 AM - 7:17 AM
5:09 PM - 7:39 PM

Minor Periods

11:47 AM - 1:17 PM
10:39 PM - 12:09 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 64°F
Average Humidity: 44%
Chance of Rain: 18%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
10.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
46.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
30.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
2.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
138.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 20m daylight
Sunrise 6:29 AM
Solar Noon 11:39 AM
Sunset 4:49 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 12:44 PM
Transit 6:22 PM
Moonset 1:10 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:31 AM - 8:01 AM
5:52 PM - 8:22 PM

Minor Periods

12:40 AM - 2:10 AM
12:14 PM - 1:44 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 63.1°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Chance of Rain: 54%
Wind: 7 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
18 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
21 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
37.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
42.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
4.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
181.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 19m daylight
Sunrise 6:30 AM
Solar Noon 11:39 AM
Sunset 4:49 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 65%
Moonrise 1:10 PM
Transit 7:05 PM
Moonset 12:08 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:13 AM - 8:43 AM
6:35 PM - 9:05 PM

Minor Periods

12:40 PM - 2:10 PM
11:38 PM - 1:08 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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