Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA
Current Water Temperature
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, 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)
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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 59°F

Sat
H: 71°F
L: 59°F

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 57°F

Mon
H: 76°F
L: 65°F

Tue
H: 75°F
L: 65°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 80.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 13.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 3 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
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 AM1:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Minor Periods
8:50 PM - 10:20 PM7:11 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 87.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 21.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 31.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
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 AM1:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Minor Periods
8:50 PM - 10:20 PM7:11 AM - 8:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 83.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 21.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
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 AM2:48 PM - 5:18 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 PM - 11:33 PM7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 75.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 22.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
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 AM3:45 PM - 6:15 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:24 AM - 9:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 74.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 22.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 15 mins
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 AM4:46 PM - 7:16 PM
Minor Periods
9:10 AM - 10:40 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 91.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 18.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 28.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
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 AM5:49 PM - 8:19 PM
Minor Periods
10:06 AM - 11:36 AM12:28 AM - 1:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
