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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

64.4

°F

September 20, 20:49

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.7°F

Tomorrow:

64.6°F

Sunrise:

06:06

Sunset:

18:09

Day Length:

12 h. 3 min.

Santa Monica in September

Minimum:

76.3°F

Average:

78.2°F

Maximum:

80.7°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Monica today

As of now, in Santa Monica, the water temperature is 64.4°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 2.5°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 68.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 64.5°F on 2022.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.6°F, while the maximum might reach 65.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Santa Monica

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 6 65.2°F 65.8°F 65.2°F
Sep 7 63.6°F 65.9°F 65.0°F
Sep 8 63.9°F 65.9°F 65.3°F
Sep 9 63.6°F 65.9°F 65.3°F
Sep 10 63.2°F 64.1°F 65.6°F
Sep 11 63.0°F 65.1°F 65.8°F
Sep 12 63.9°F 65.4°F 66.2°F
Sep 13 63.7°F 65.1°F 66.0°F
Sep 14 63.9°F 65.0°F 66.1°F
Sep 15 63.9°F 65.5°F 66.2°F
Sep 16 62.8°F 65.5°F 65.9°F
Sep 17 62.4°F 67.2°F 66.2°F
Sep 18 62.9°F 67.6°F 66.1°F
Sep 19 64.7°F 66.8°F 66.6°F
Sep 20 64.4°F 68.3°F 66.9°F
Sep 21 64.6°F 68.8°F 67.1°F
Sep 22 64.8°F 68.7°F 67.4°F
Sep 23 65.0°F 67.7°F 67.5°F
Sep 24 65.2°F 67.8°F 67.7°F
Sep 25 65.0°F 67.4°F 67.5°F
Sep 26 64.9°F 67.5°F 67.4°F
Sep 27 64.8°F 67.8°F 67.3°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, 65.2°F in Summer, and 69.3°F in Autumn.