Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 6:12 PM PDT
Today's Tides
Low: June 14, 3:46 AM, -1.6 ft
High: June 14, 10:19 AM, 3.7 ft
Low: June 14, 2:40 PM, 2.1 ft
High: June 14, 9:06 PM, 7.2 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, CAStation 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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Los Angeles Harbor, Los Angeles, CA (23.8 mi)
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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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 71°F
L: 59°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 63°F

Tue
H: 76°F
L: 65°F

Wed
H: 76°F
L: 65°F

Thu
H: 74°F
L: 65°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 12:33 AM
Moonset: 8:18 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:38 PM - 11:08 PM12:03 AM - 2:33 PM
Minor Periods
7:48 PM - 9:18 PM4:22 AM - 5:52 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 7:52AM PDT until June 15 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 7:52 AM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches expected. In addition, high astronomical tides of 7.5 to 7.9 feet are expected each evening through Monday. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles County Beaches, and Southern Santa Barbara County Beaches. * WHEN...From Saturday morning 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 are possible in low-lying areas near the times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional south swell will move into the waters Tuesday night into Wednesday, with potential for continued elevated or high surf and strong rip currents. This statement could be extended with future updates.
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 June 14 at 1:15PM PDT until June 18 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor, but impactful coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak Sunday and Monday from 6 PM to 2 AM each day due to high astronomical tides of 7.5 ft to 7.9 ft.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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 June 14 at 1:15PM PDT until June 18 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:45 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet on south-facing beaches expected. In addition, high astronomical tides of 7.5 to 7.9 feet are expected each evening through Monday. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Ventura County Beaches and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * 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 are possible in low-lying areas near the times of high tides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional south swell will move into the waters Tuesday night into Wednesday, with elevated surf, strong rip currents, and potential for minor coastal flooding.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 1:15PM PDT until June 16 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sun June 14, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 9:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor, but impactful coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Wednesday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of sea water is likely, around the time of high tide, over vulnerable low-lying coastal areas such as parking lots, beaches, and walkways. Significant damage to roads or structures is NOT expected. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding concerns will peak Sunday and Monday from 6 PM to 2 AM each day due to high astronomical tides of 7.5 ft to 7.9 ft.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 12:33 AM
Moonset: 8:18 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:38 PM - 11:08 PM12:03 AM - 2:33 PM
Minor Periods
7:48 PM - 9:18 PM4:22 AM - 5:52 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 1:41 PM
Moonset: 9:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:11 PM - 3:41 PM
Minor Periods
8:51 PM - 10:21 PM5:28 AM - 6:58 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 2:46 PM
Moonset: 10:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:16 PM - 4:46 PM
Minor Periods
9:44 PM - 11:14 PM6:41 AM - 8:11 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 3:46 PM
Moonset: 10:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:16 PM - 5:46 PM
Minor Periods
10:27 PM - 11:57 PM7:57 AM - 9:27 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 34.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 4:41 PM
Moonset: 11:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:11 PM - 6:41 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:09 AM - 10:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
