Water temperature in Santa Monica
68.8
°F
October 21, 13:37
Trend:
stableYesterday:
69.9°FTomorrow:
69.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 53 min.Santa Monica in October
Minimum:
76.2°FAverage:
78.3°FMaximum:
81.4°FSea water temperature in Santa Monica today
As of now, in Santa Monica, the water temperature is 68.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.4°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 rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is slightly 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 70.9°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 66.7°F on 2015.
Daily water temperature in Santa Monica
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 | 68.7°F | 68.8°F | 68.1°F |
| Oct 8 | 68.7°F | 69.1°F | 68.1°F |
| Oct 9 | 68.5°F | 68.9°F | 68.2°F |
| Oct 10 | 68.5°F | 68.9°F | 68.2°F |
| Oct 11 | 68.6°F | 69.0°F | 68.4°F |
| Oct 12 | 68.5°F | 69.9°F | 68.5°F |
| Oct 13 | 68.6°F | 70.2°F | 68.6°F |
| Oct 14 | 70.1°F | 69.8°F | 69.0°F |
| Oct 15 | 70.3°F | 70.0°F | 69.1°F |
| Oct 16 | 70.5°F | 68.8°F | 69.1°F |
| Oct 17 | 70.3°F | 68.5°F | 69.1°F |
| Oct 18 | 70.9°F | 69.9°F | 69.3°F |
| Oct 19 | 70.5°F | 69.9°F | 69.1°F |
| Oct 20 | 69.9°F | 69.8°F | 69.1°F |
| Oct 21 | 68.8°F | 70.1°F | 69.2°F |
| Oct 22 | 69.0°F | 72.2°F | 69.4°F |
| Oct 23 | 69.4°F | 72.7°F | 69.8°F |
| Oct 24 | 69.2°F | 72.9°F | 69.7°F |
| Oct 25 | 69.5°F | 74.1°F | 69.9°F |
| Oct 26 | 69.6°F | 74.2°F | 70.0°F |
| Oct 27 | 69.9°F | 74.7°F | 70.3°F |
| Oct 28 | 70.2°F | 74.5°F | 70.7°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.