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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.
Sea temperature in Santa Monica now

64.7

°F

July 26, 15:34

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.0°F

Tomorrow:

64.8°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

17:42

Day Length:

10 h. 43 min.

Santa Monica in August

Minimum:

76.1°F

Average:

78.0°F

Maximum:

80.8°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Monica today

As of now, in Santa Monica, the water temperature is 64.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 67.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 62.3°F on 2016.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Monica

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 12 60.9°F 62.2°F 63.9°F
Jul 13 61.4°F 62.3°F 63.9°F
Jul 14 60.9°F 62.8°F 64.0°F
Jul 15 60.9°F 62.7°F 64.0°F
Jul 16 61.2°F 63.4°F 63.9°F
Jul 17 61.4°F 63.9°F 64.0°F
Jul 18 63.4°F 64.5°F 64.0°F
Jul 19 65.2°F 63.6°F 64.1°F
Jul 20 64.9°F 63.8°F 64.0°F
Jul 21 65.9°F 64.1°F 64.1°F
Jul 22 65.8°F 63.5°F 64.0°F
Jul 23 64.7°F 64.1°F 64.1°F
Jul 24 65.4°F 64.3°F 64.3°F
Jul 25 64.0°F 64.3°F 64.7°F
Jul 26 64.7°F 63.0°F 64.7°F
Jul 27 64.8°F 62.2°F 64.9°F
Jul 28 64.5°F 62.2°F 64.6°F
Jul 29 64.5°F 63.0°F 64.6°F
Jul 30 64.2°F 62.5°F 64.2°F
Jul 31 63.7°F 61.2°F 63.7°F
Aug 1 63.7°F 61.8°F 63.7°F
Aug 2 63.8°F 61.0°F 63.8°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 159 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 77.9°F in Winter, 74.9°F in Spring, 65.1°F in Summer, and 69.3°F in Autumn.