Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA

Current Water Temperature

63.0°F

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, CA

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)
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

68.7°F
Sunny
Sunny
68.7°F
66°F
70%
SW 6.9 mph
13.4 mph
65.8°F
60.6°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1012 mbar
1.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Cloudy
Mon
H: 71°F
L: 57°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 91°F
L: 57°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 77°F
L: 63°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 78°F
L: 60°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 84°F
L: 69°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 30.85 μg/m3
PM10: 33.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 491.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 87.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 11.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moonrise: 5:47 AM
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 PM
10:45 AM - 1:15 PM

Minor Periods

4:23 PM - 5:53 PM
5:17 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.


Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
71.4°F
57°F
62.2°F
89%
0 in
0%
0%
8.5 mph
1.5


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 26.75 μg/m3
PM10: 30.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 476.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 13.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moonrise: 5:47 AM
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 PM
10:45 AM - 1:15 PM

Minor Periods

4:23 PM - 5:53 PM
5:17 AM - 6:47 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
90.7°F
56.5°F
72.4°F
55%
0 in
0%
0%
8.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 25.9 μg/m3
PM10: 28.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 446.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 65.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 13.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 6:16 AM
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 PM
11:32 AM - 2:02 PM

Minor Periods

5:27 PM - 6:57 PM
5:46 AM - 7:16 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
77.4°F
62.5°F
68.7°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
7.2 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 29.99 μg/m3
PM10: 32.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 473.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 73.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 15.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 6:44 AM
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 AM
12:18 AM - 2:48 PM

Minor Periods

6:33 PM - 8:03 PM
6:14 AM - 7:44 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
77.8°F
59.9°F
67.5°F
69%
0 in
0%
0%
8.3 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 35.27 μg/m3
PM10: 36.86 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 474.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 85.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 18.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 36.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 7:12 AM
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 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

7:40 PM - 9:10 PM
6:42 AM - 8:12 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, March 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
83.7°F
68.5°F
74.6°F
49%
0 in
0%
0%
7.4 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 40.04 μg/m3
PM10: 41.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 532.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 94.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 15.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 24.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 7:41 AM
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 AM
1:55 PM - 4:25 PM

Minor Periods

8:50 PM - 10:20 PM
7:11 AM - 8:41 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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