What is the current water temperature in Santa Monica?

As of now, in Santa Monica, the water temperature is 25.48°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Santa Monica

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Santa Monica. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

77.9

°F

March 15, 00:10

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

77.8°F

Tomorrow:

77.9°F

Sunrise:

06:15

Sunset:

18:31

Day Length:

12 h. 16 min.

Santa Monica in March

Minimum:

76.0°F

Average:

77.7°F

Maximum:

79.4°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Monica today

As of now, in Santa Monica, the water temperature is 77.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 76.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Santa Monica

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 1	81.8°F	81.3°F	79.4°F
Mar 2	81.6°F	82.3°F	79.5°F
Mar 3	81.5°F	82.1°F	79.3°F
Mar 4	81.6°F	81.7°F	79.1°F
Mar 5	81.6°F	82.1°F	79.3°F
Mar 6	81.0°F	81.8°F	79.4°F
Mar 7	81.2°F	81.4°F	79.3°F
Mar 8	81.1°F	81.1°F	79.3°F
Mar 9	80.6°F	80.9°F	79.3°F
Mar 10	79.6°F	80.4°F	79.0°F
Mar 11	78.2°F	79.6°F	78.6°F
Mar 12	77.8°F	78.1°F	78.4°F
Mar 13	77.7°F	77.7°F	78.3°F
Mar 14	77.8°F	77.6°F	78.1°F
Mar 15	77.9°F	77.7°F	78.2°F
Mar 16	77.9°F	77.5°F	78.2°F
Mar 17	78.2°F	78.9°F	78.4°F
Mar 18	78.2°F	79.0°F	78.5°F
Mar 19	77.9°F	78.7°F	78.2°F
Mar 20	78.1°F	79.3°F	78.4°F
Mar 21	78.2°F	79.0°F	78.5°F
Mar 22	78.2°F	79.8°F	78.5°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Santa Monica by month

In Santa Monica, the months December through April offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 164 swimming days.

The warmest water in Santa Monica was recorded on February 6, 2025, reaching a 83.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on June 14, 2016, dipping to 59.3°F. The average readings by season are 77.8°F in Winter, 74.8°F in Spring, 65.4°F in Summer, and 69.3°F in Autumn.