Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA

Current Water Temperature

72.0°F 22.2°C
Comfortable Ideal for Swimming
72.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Pleasant and refreshing. Ideal for recreational swimming, triathlons, and active water recreation without thermal gear.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8:30 AM PST

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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

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)
West Fork Mojave River, Hesperia, CA (74.6 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)

Weather for Santa Monica, California

Current Weather

72.3°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 32%
Feels Like: 67.3°F
Wind: E 6.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.4 mph
Pressure: 30.07 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 37.1 mi
UV Index: 1.9

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 80°F
L: 61°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 71°F
L: 61°F
Dense Drizzle
Fri
H: 70°F
L: 63°F
Moderate Rain Showers
Sat
H: 70°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 72°F
L: 64°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
17.8 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
17.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
14 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
59.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
2.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
257 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 30m daylight
Sunrise 6:23 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:53 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 8:52 AM
Transit 1:38 PM
Moonset 6:25 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:42 AM - 3:12 AM
1:08 PM - 3:38 PM

Minor Periods

8:22 AM - 9:52 AM
5:55 PM - 7:25 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 69.3°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 4.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
18.5 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
18.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
29.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
57.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
4.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
241.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 30m daylight
Sunrise 6:23 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:53 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 8:52 AM
Transit 1:38 PM
Moonset 6:25 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:42 AM - 3:12 AM
1:08 PM - 3:38 PM

Minor Periods

8:22 AM - 9:52 AM
5:55 PM - 7:25 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 66°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 56%
Wind: 9.5 mph
UV Index: 4.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
25.3 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
26.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
34.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
53.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
249 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:24 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:52 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:44 AM
Transit 2:30 PM
Moonset 7:17 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:34 AM - 4:04 AM
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Minor Periods

9:14 AM - 10:44 AM
6:47 PM - 8:17 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Dense Drizzle
Average Temperature: 66.7°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Chance of Rain: 72%
Wind: 10 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
15.2 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
17.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
43.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
37.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
137.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 27m daylight
Sunrise 6:25 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:52 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:31 AM
Transit 3:20 PM
Moonset 8:14 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:25 AM - 4:55 AM
2:50 PM - 5:20 PM

Minor Periods

10:01 AM - 11:31 AM
7:44 PM - 9:14 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 66.6°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 72%
Wind: 13.5 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
14 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
17.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
52.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
30.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
170 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 25m daylight
Sunrise 6:26 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:51 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:11 AM
Transit 4:09 PM
Moonset 9:12 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:15 AM - 5:45 AM
3:39 PM - 6:09 PM

Minor Periods

10:41 AM - 12:11 PM
8:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 67.1°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Chance of Rain: 39%
Wind: 8 mph
UV Index: 4.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
19.3 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
23.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
45.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
37.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
4.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
180.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:27 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:50 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 11:46 AM
Transit 4:55 PM
Moonset 10:11 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:02 AM - 6:32 AM
4:25 PM - 6:55 PM

Minor Periods

11:16 AM - 12:46 PM
9:41 PM - 11:11 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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