Station 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

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 14 at 9:07PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 9:07 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

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.

Wind Advisory issued May 15 at 4:16AM PDT until May 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Northern Ventura County Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued May 15 at 4:16AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...From noon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued May 15 at 4:16AM PDT until May 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Antelope Valley and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Surf Advisory issued May 14 at 9:07PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 9:07 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 9 AM PDT 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor Beach erosion and isolated minor coastal flooding is possible. Most likely during the evening high tides (7pm to 11pm) on Saturday and Sunday.

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.