Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA

Current Water Temperature

71.2°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 1:00 AM PDT

Today's Tides

 Low: August 20, 2:37 AM, -0.76 ft
High: August 20, 9:12 AM, 4.19 ft
 Low: August 20, 1:53 PM, 2.40 ft
High: August 20, 8:02 PM, 6.54 ft

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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 / 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

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 (94.0 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Nicolas Island, CA (95.9 mi)
Santa Ynez River, Santa Ynez, CA (96.1 mi)
Pacific Ocean, Del Mar, CA (98.0 mi)

Weather for Santa Monica, California

Current Weather

66.9°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 84%
Feels Like: 66.9°F
Wind: S 3.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.8 mph
Pressure: 29.97 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 79°F
L: 65°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 80°F
L: 65°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 80°F
L: 66°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 84°F
L: 74°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 85°F
L: 73°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 41.44 μg/m3
PM10: 45.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 475.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 63.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 20 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 3:23 AM
Moon Transit: 10:56 AM
Moonset: 6:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:57 PM - 9:27 PM
10:26 AM - 12:56 AM

Minor Periods

5:51 PM - 7:21 PM
2:53 AM - 4:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 19 at 2:10PM PDT until August 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue August 19, 2025, 2:10 PM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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.

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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.


Extreme Heat Warning issued August 19 at 2:10PM PDT until August 22 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue August 19, 2025, 2:10 PM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, and Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 9 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.

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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.


Heat Advisory issued August 19 at 2:10PM PDT until August 22 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue August 19, 2025, 2:10 PM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures of 90 to 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Central Ventura County Valleys, Lake Casitas, Ojai Valley, Palos Verdes Hills, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, and Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 9 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.

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. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.


Red Flag Warning issued August 19 at 1:27PM PDT until August 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue August 19, 2025, 1:27 PM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 9:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR AN UNSEASONABLY HOT AND UNSTABLE AIR MASS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR FROM VERTICAL PLUME GROWTH... LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND LOCALLY BREEZY WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF THE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM PDT THURSDAY TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR AN UNSEASONABLY HOT AND UNSTABLE AIR MASS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR FROM VERTICAL PLUME GROWTH...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND LOCALLY BREEZY WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF THE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS OF SANTA BARBARA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES... .A significant heatwave is on the way for late this week into this weekend, bringing dangerous fire-weather conditions. * TEMPERATURES...Unseasonably hot high temperatures, generally 95- 110 degrees and highest Thursday through Saturday, producing unseasonably unstable conditions. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity 8-20 percent, lowest Wednesday and Thursday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated thunderstorms will be possible Friday through the weekend, and any accompanying lightning strikes will be capable of starting new fires on the peripheries of rain cores. * WINDS...Southwest at 10-20 mph gusting to 20-25 mph over the western Antelope Valley Foothills and vicinity and in other wind- favored areas such as through passes and canyons. Lighter winds elsewhere. Passing outflow boundaries could bring sudden wind- shifts and increased fire-spread rates, even from distant thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior and rapid fire growth, which could threaten life and property. Be aware of sudden re-direction of fires in response to passing outflow boundaries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fire-weather headlines may eventually need to be extended into Sunday.

A Red Flag Warning means that fire-weather conditions are expected to be favorable for the development of extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for information.


Extreme Heat Warning issued August 19 at 2:10PM PDT until August 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Tue August 19, 2025, 2:10 PM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 95 to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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.

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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.


Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 71.9°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 38.54 μg/m3
PM10: 42.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 458.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 65.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 18.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 3:23 AM
Moon Transit: 10:56 AM
Moonset: 6:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:57 PM - 9:27 PM
10:26 AM - 12:56 AM

Minor Periods

5:51 PM - 7:21 PM
2:53 AM - 4:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 72°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

AQI: 3 - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
PM2.5: 50.28 μg/m3
PM10: 54.94 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 482.26 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 94.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 27.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 4:33 AM
Moon Transit: 11:50 AM
Moonset: 6:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:49 PM - 10:19 PM
11:20 AM - 1:50 PM

Minor Periods

6:28 PM - 7:58 PM
4:03 AM - 5:33 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, August 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 72.6°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Air Quality

AQI: 3 - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
PM2.5: 49.87 μg/m3
PM10: 53.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 428.76 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 105.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 31.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 5:39 AM
Moon Transit: 12:39 AM
Moonset: 7:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:37 PM - 11:07 PM
12:09 AM - 2:39 PM

Minor Periods

6:59 PM - 8:29 PM
5:09 AM - 6:39 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 77.7°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 85%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Air Quality

AQI: 3 - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
PM2.5: 44.51 μg/m3
PM10: 47.59 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 454.39 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 105.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 19.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 30.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:31 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 6:44 AM
Moon Transit: 1:24 PM
Moonset: 7:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:21 PM - 11:51 PM
12:54 AM - 3:24 PM

Minor Periods

7:27 PM - 8:57 PM
6:14 AM - 7:44 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 76.9°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 7:44 AM
Moon Transit: 2:07 PM
Moonset: 8:22 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:37 PM - 4:07 PM

Minor Periods

7:52 PM - 9:22 PM
7:14 AM - 8:44 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 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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