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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Sensor Depth: -9.3 feet / -2.8 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 34.008300, -118.500000

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 20 at 2:45AM PST until November 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 2:45 AM
Expires: Thu November 20, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Moderate snow accumulations expected: For elevations above 6000 feet, 3 to 6 inches. Local accumulations of 8 inches possible. For elevations between 5000 and 6000 feet, 1 to 3 inches possible. East wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph expected on Friday. * WHERE...San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow is possible Friday Night into Saturday, but accumulations are expected to be light at this point. If more intense snow becomes probable, this advisory may need to be extended.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Always carry chains. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

TEST Tsunami Warning issued November 20 at 9:32AM PST until November 20 at 10:32AM PST by NWS National Tsunami Warning Center

This is a only a test. A national exercise is being conducted. This is only a test.

Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 9:32 AM
Expires: Thu November 20, 2025, 10:32 AM

PZZ530-531-CAZ043-354-362-366-367-552-087-549-550-349-350- 340>342-346-529-530-006-505-506-508-509-109-104-103-101-ORZ021- 022-103-101-102-WAZ001-201-310-311-324>326-330>333-BCZ098- 099-096-097-AKZ328>332-323-324-326-327-318>322-325-317-731- 735-721>723-725-728-729-771>773-781-785-787-795-791-201832- /T.NEW.PAAQ.TS.W.9023.251120T1732Z-251120T1832Z/ Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California coastal areas ...THIS_MESSAGE_IS_FOR_TEST_PURPOSES_ONLY... ...THIS IS A TEST TO DETERMINE TRANSMISSION TIMES INVOLVED IN THE DISSEMINATION OF TSUNAMI INFORMATION... RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED FROM --------------------------- * All Coastal Weather Forecast Offices in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and California * USAF 11th Rescue Coordination Center at Elmendorf AFB * California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska State Warning Points * Emergency Management British Columbia * The Pacific Storm Prediction Centre in British Columbia * Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Hawaii * U.S. Coast Guard 11th, 13th, 17th District Offices * U.S. Coast Guard Kodiak COMMSTA and CAMSPAC Point Reyes, CA * Canadian Coast Guard MCTS COMOX and/or Victoria * FAA Regional Operations Center in Seattle * All Pacific Coast Tsunamiready Community Warning Points. RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE ------------------------ * Time-of-receipt * Agency name * Email address * Phone number Weather Service Offices should respond in accordance with local directives. All others should reply by one of the available methods below. SEND RESPONSE BY ---------------- * Email address - ntwc@noaa.gov * AFTN address - PAAQYQYX * AWIPS - TMA * Fax - 907-745-6071 ...THIS_MESSAGE_IS_FOR_TEST_PURPOSES_ONLY... ...THIS IS A TEST TO DETERMINE TRANSMISSION TIMES INVOLVED IN THE DISSEMINATION OF TSUNAMI INFORMATION...

Flood Watch issued November 20 at 2:27PM PST until November 21 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 2:27 PM
Expires: Thu November 20, 2025, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Clarita Valley, Western San Fernando Valley, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM PST this evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain rates between 0.50 and 0.75 inches per hour are possible overnight tonight with a 10-20 percent chance of 1 inch per hour. Showers will be very scattered and not all areas will get heavy rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 20 at 12:43PM PST until November 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 12:43 PM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Moderate snow accumulations expected: For elevations above 6000 feet, 3 to 6 inches. Local accumulations of 8 inches possible. For elevations between 5000 and 6000 feet, 1 to 3 inches possible. East wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph expected on Friday. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow is possible Friday Night into Saturday, but accumulations are expected to be light at this point. If more intense snow becomes probable, this advisory may need to be extended.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Always carry chains. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 20 at 2:45AM PST until November 21 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 2:45 AM
Expires: Thu November 20, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Moderate snow accumulations expected: For elevations above 6000 feet, 3 to 6 inches. For elevations between 5000 and 6000 feet, 1 to 3 inches possible. East wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph expected on Friday. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow is possible Friday afternoon into Saturday, but accumulations are expected to be light at this point. If more intense snow becomes probable, this advisory may need to be extended.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Always carry chains. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

High Surf Advisory issued November 20 at 12:49AM PST until November 24 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 12:49 AM
Expires: Thu November 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 3 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor beach erosion and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible from 8 AM to 1 PM Friday through Saturday.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

High Surf Advisory issued November 20 at 7:48AM PST until November 24 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 7:48 AM
Expires: Thu November 20, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 3 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor beach erosion and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible from 8 AM to 1 PM Friday through Saturday.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

High Surf Advisory issued November 20 at 1:21PM PST until November 24 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 1:21 PM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 3 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. Minor beach erosion and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor tidal overflows are possible from 8 AM to 1 PM Friday through Saturday.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 20 at 12:43PM PST until November 21 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 12:43 PM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Moderate snow accumulations expected: For elevations above 6000 feet, 3 to 6 inches. For elevations between 5000 and 6000 feet, 1 to 3 inches possible. East wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph expected on Friday. * WHERE...Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow is possible Friday afternoon into Saturday, but accumulations are expected to be light at this point. If more intense snow becomes probable, this advisory may need to be extended.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Always carry chains. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.