Water temperature in Santa Monica
68.5
°F
October 10, 17:50
Trend:
stableYesterday:
68.5°FTomorrow:
68.7°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 35 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 68.5°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 0.3°F higher 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 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 69.7°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 66.2°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in Santa Monica
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | 67.5°F | 67.2°F | 67.5°F |
| Sep 27 | 67.8°F | 67.1°F | 67.4°F |
| Sep 28 | 67.7°F | 68.9°F | 67.7°F |
| Sep 29 | 66.7°F | 69.4°F | 67.7°F |
| Sep 30 | 66.4°F | 70.0°F | 67.8°F |
| Oct 1 | 66.3°F | 71.1°F | 67.9°F |
| Oct 2 | 66.4°F | 70.7°F | 68.4°F |
| Oct 3 | 66.7°F | 70.5°F | 68.6°F |
| Oct 4 | 66.9°F | 70.3°F | 68.6°F |
| Oct 5 | 67.3°F | 70.2°F | 68.4°F |
| Oct 6 | 68.8°F | 68.8°F | 68.3°F |
| 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 | 68.7°F | 69.0°F | 68.4°F |
| Oct 12 | 68.8°F | 69.9°F | 68.5°F |
| Oct 13 | 68.9°F | 70.2°F | 68.6°F |
| Oct 14 | 69.2°F | 69.8°F | 68.8°F |
| Oct 15 | 69.3°F | 70.0°F | 69.0°F |
| Oct 16 | 69.2°F | 68.8°F | 68.9°F |
| Oct 17 | 69.3°F | 68.5°F | 69.0°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.