Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 7:12 PM PDT
Today's Tides
High: July 30, 1:04 AM, 4.05 ft
Low: July 30, 7:19 AM, 1.33 ft
High: July 30, 2:13 PM, 4.62 ft
Low: July 30, 8:41 PM, 2.13 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, CASponsored Content
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

Humidity: 73%
Feels Like: 68.5°F
Wind: SW 8.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.2
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 75°F
L: 63°F

Thu
H: 74°F
L: 62°F

Fri
H: 74°F
L: 62°F

Sat
H: 82°F
L: 61°F

Sun
H: 82°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 113.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 20.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 5:33 PM
Moonset: 11:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 26.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:49 AM - 3:19 AM5:03 PM - 7:33 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:22 AM - 12:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 2:39PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed July 30, 2025, 2:39 PM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 2:45 AM
...ALL TSUNAMI ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED... * UPDATES... All Tsunami Advisories have been cancelled. However, tidal fluctuations and enhanced currents will continue for the next few days. * LOCAL IMPACTS... While the tsunami is expected to remain below advisory criteria, strong currents will pose a risk for ocean swimmers. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... If you are located in this coastal area, check in with local lifeguards before entering the water. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials. * OBSERVED TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS FROM EARLIER... Port San Luis California 2.7 ft at 0214 AM PDT on Jul 30 Santa Barbara California 1.5 ft at 0706 AM PDT on Jul 30 Santa Monica California 1.2 ft at 0827 AM PDT on Jul 30 Los Angeles Harbor CA 0.5 ft at 0546 AM PDT on Jul 30 This will be the final statement issued for the local area for this event.
Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 1:54PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed July 30, 2025, 1:54 PM
Expires: Wed July 30, 2025, 8:00 PM
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHERN COASTAL AREAS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FROM POINT CONCEPTION TO RINCON POINT... ...THE TSUNAMI ADVISORY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST HAS BEEN CANCELLED... ...STRONG TSUNAMI-RELATED CURRENTS TO CONTINUE FOR THE IMMEDIATE COASTAL AREAS OF THE CENTRAL COAST, LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES... preliminary magnitude of 8.8 centered 315 miles SW of Bering Island, Komandorski at a depth of 46 miles. * TIDE INFORMATION... Port San Luis...Low tide of 1.9 ft at 946 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 4.7 ft at 348 PM PDT on Jul 31. Santa Monica...Low tide of 2.1 ft at 841 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 4.6 ft at 255 PM PDT on Jul 31. Los Angeles Harbor...Low tide of 2.0 ft at 841 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 4.6 ft at 249 PM PDT on Jul 31. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 12:37PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed July 30, 2025, 12:37 PM
Expires: Wed July 30, 2025, 6:45 PM
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS, ALL COASTAL AREAS OF SANTA BARBARA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES... ...STRONG TSUNAMI-RELATED CURRENTS TO CONTINUE FOR THE IMMEDIATE COASTAL AREAS OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES... preliminary magnitude of 8.8 centered 315 miles SW of Bering Island, Komandorski at a depth of 46 miles. * TIDE INFORMATION... Santa Monica...Low tide of 2.1 ft at 841 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 4.6 ft at 255 PM PDT on Jul 31. Los Angeles Harbor...Low tide of 2.0 ft at 841 PM PDT on Jul 30. High tide of 4.6 ft at 249 PM PDT on Jul 31. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 11:39AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed July 30, 2025, 11:39 AM
Expires: Wed July 30, 2025, 5:45 PM
...TSUNAMI ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS, ALL COASTAL AREAS OF SANTA BARBARA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES... ...STRONG TSUNAMI-RELATED CURRENTS TO CONTINUE FOR THE IMMEDIATE COASTAL AREAS OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES... preliminary magnitude of 8.8 centered 315 miles SW of Bering Island, Komandorski at a depth of 46 miles. * TIDE INFORMATION... Los Angeles...High tide of 4.6 ft at 208 PM PDT on Jul 30. This product will be updated as new information becomes available. Stay tuned to your local news source and NOAA weather radio for further information and updates.
Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 2:39PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Wed July 30, 2025, 2:39 PM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 2:45 AM
...ALL TSUNAMI ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED... * UPDATES... All Tsunami Advisories have been cancelled. However, tidal fluctuations and enhanced currents will continue for the next few days. * LOCAL IMPACTS... While the tsunami is expected to remain below advisory criteria, strong currents will pose a risk for ocean swimmers. * RECOMMENDED ACTIONS... If you are located in this coastal area, check in with local lifeguards before entering the water. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials. * OBSERVED TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS FROM EARLIER... Port San Luis California 2.7 ft at 0214 AM PDT on Jul 30 Santa Barbara California 1.5 ft at 0706 AM PDT on Jul 30 Santa Monica California 1.2 ft at 0827 AM PDT on Jul 30 Los Angeles Harbor CA 0.5 ft at 0546 AM PDT on Jul 30 This will be the final statement issued for the local area for this event.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.7°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 73.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 29.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 45 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 5:33 PM
Moonset: 11:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 26.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:49 AM - 3:19 AM5:03 PM - 7:33 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:22 AM - 12:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 30.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 6:15 PM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM5:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Minor Periods
12:19 AM - 1:49 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 74.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 29.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 7:00 PM
Moonset: 12:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:12 AM - 4:42 AM6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Minor Periods
1:17 PM - 2:47 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.7°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 82.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 34.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 7:45 PM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:56 AM - 5:26 AM7:15 PM - 9:45 PM
Minor Periods
2:17 PM - 3:47 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.7°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 113.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 32.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 31.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 8:35 PM
Moonset: 12:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 70.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:44 AM - 6:14 AM8:05 PM - 10:35 PM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM12:11 AM - 1:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5