Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 11:36 AM PDT
Today's Tides
High: August 5, 2:22 AM, 3.2 ft
Low: August 5, 7:32 AM, 1.9 ft
High: August 5, 2:47 PM, 5.3 ft
Low: August 5, 10:33 PM, 1.3 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
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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 77°F
L: 66°F

Thu
H: 80°F
L: 70°F

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 72°F

Sat
H: 83°F
L: 73°F

Sun
H: 84°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 6:05 AM
Moonset: 1:15 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:35 AM - 8:05 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
12:45 AM - 2:15 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 4 at 8:53PM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Tue August 4, 2026, 8:53 PM
Expires: Wed August 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 95 and 105 common, except locally up to 108 in the hottest locations. * WHERE...The Cuyama Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness, especially for sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat hazards may extend through Saturday.
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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 6:05 AM
Moonset: 1:15 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:35 AM - 8:05 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
12:45 AM - 2:15 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 7:00 AM
Moonset: 2:26 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:30 AM - 9:00 AM3:01 PM - 5:31 PM
Minor Periods
1:56 PM - 3:26 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 33.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 7:58 AM
Moonset: 3:37 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:28 AM - 9:58 AM4:01 PM - 6:31 PM
Minor Periods
3:07 PM - 4:37 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 9:01 AM
Moonset: 4:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:31 AM - 11:01 AM5:05 PM - 7:35 PM
Minor Periods
4:16 PM - 5:46 PM12:50 AM - 2:20 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 42.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 25.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 10:06 AM
Moonset: 5:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:10 PM - 8:40 PM9:36 AM - 12:06 AM
Minor Periods
5:16 PM - 6:46 PM1:54 AM - 3:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
