Water Temperature of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, March 13, 2026, 9:12 AM PDT
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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)
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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

Fri
H: 92°F
L: 62°F

Sat
H: 66°F
L: 58°F

Sun
H: 74°F
L: 56°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 62°F

Tue
H: 81°F
L: 67°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 33.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 15.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 99 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 8:49 AM
Moonset: 1:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:19 AM - 10:49 AM4:48 PM - 7:18 PM
Minor Periods
1:12 PM - 2:42 PM3:30 AM - 5:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued March 12 at 1:22PM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 1:22 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Widespread temperatures of 90 to 100 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 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...Well above normal temperatures will continue well into next week, and additional Heat Advisories or Extreme Heat Warnings may be needed.
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 13 at 12:22AM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:22 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Widespread temperatures of 90 to 100 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * 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...Well above normal temperatures will continue well into next week, and additional Heat Advisories or Extreme Heat Warnings may be needed.
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 12 at 1:22PM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 1:22 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 95 expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 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...Well above normal temperatures will continue well into next week, and additional Heat Advisories or Extreme Heat Warnings may be needed.
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 13 at 12:22AM PDT until March 13 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:22 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures of 85 to 95 expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, and Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * 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...Well above normal temperatures will continue well into next week, and additional Heat Advisories or Extreme Heat Warnings may be needed.
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 52.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 8:49 AM
Moonset: 1:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:19 AM - 10:49 AM4:48 PM - 7:18 PM
Minor Periods
1:12 PM - 2:42 PM3:30 AM - 5:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 80.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 19.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 33.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 9:39 AM
Moonset: 2:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:38 PM - 8:08 PM9:09 AM - 11:39 AM
Minor Periods
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM4:10 AM - 5:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 80.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 18.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 32.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 10:28 AM
Moonset: 3:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:26 PM - 8:56 PM9:58 AM - 12:28 AM
Minor Periods
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM4:45 AM - 6:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 69.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 13.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 37.76 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: 63.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 30.92 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
