Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, March 16, 2026, 5:12 PM PDT
Today's Tides
Low: March 16, 2:13 AM, 1.5 ft
High: March 16, 8:15 AM, 5.3 ft
Low: March 16, 3:00 PM, -0.6 ft
High: March 16, 9:15 PM, 4.4 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
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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

Mon
H: 71°F
L: 57°F

Tue
H: 91°F
L: 57°F

Wed
H: 77°F
L: 63°F

Thu
H: 78°F
L: 60°F

Fri
H: 84°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 87.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 11.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 11:15 AM
Moonset: 4:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:13 PM - 9:43 PM10:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Minor Periods
4:23 PM - 5:53 PM5:17 AM - 6:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued March 16 at 5:07AM PDT until March 17 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:07 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 90 and 98 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 96 and 104 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.
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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued March 16 at 5:07AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:07 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 90 and 98 expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 96 and 104 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.
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.
Heat Advisory issued March 16 at 5:07AM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:07 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:15 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures between 85 and 95 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight low temperatures will contribute to the heat risk, especially in the mountain and foothill locations.
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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued March 15 at 1:05PM PDT until March 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:05 PM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * 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.
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 13.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 11:15 AM
Moonset: 4:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:13 PM - 9:43 PM10:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Minor Periods
4:23 PM - 5:53 PM5:17 AM - 6:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 65.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 13.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 12:02 AM
Moonset: 5:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:59 PM - 10:29 PM11:32 AM - 2:02 PM
Minor Periods
5:27 PM - 6:57 PM5:46 AM - 7:16 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 73.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 15.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 12:48 AM
Moonset: 7:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:18 AM - 2:48 PM
Minor Periods
6:33 PM - 8:03 PM6:14 AM - 7:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 85.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 18.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 36.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
7:40 PM - 9:10 PM6:42 AM - 8:12 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 94.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 15.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 24.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 2:25 PM
Moonset: 9:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Minor Periods
8:50 PM - 10:20 PM7:11 AM - 8:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
