What is the current water temperature in Santa Monica?

As of now, in Santa Monica, the water temperature is 26.96°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.

80.5

°F

January 15, 10:21

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.8°F

Tomorrow:

80.6°F

Sunrise:

06:33

Sunset:

20:14

Day Length:

13 h. 41 min.

Santa Monica in January

Minimum:

75.6°F

Average:

77.6°F

Maximum:

79.9°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Monica today

As of now, in Santa Monica, the water temperature is 80.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.6°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 77.3°F on 2018.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.8°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
Jan 1	77.1°F	75.7°F	77.6°F
Jan 2	78.9°F	76.2°F	77.8°F
Jan 3	80.3°F	77.4°F	78.0°F
Jan 4	80.4°F	77.0°F	77.9°F
Jan 5	78.7°F	77.6°F	77.8°F
Jan 6	77.8°F	76.5°F	77.9°F
Jan 7	76.9°F	76.6°F	78.0°F
Jan 8	77.8°F	76.2°F	78.0°F
Jan 9	77.7°F	76.9°F	78.2°F
Jan 10	77.6°F	76.9°F	78.2°F
Jan 11	78.1°F	76.9°F	78.4°F
Jan 12	79.2°F	77.1°F	78.8°F
Jan 13	79.1°F	76.9°F	79.0°F
Jan 14	78.8°F	77.3°F	79.1°F
Jan 15	80.5°F	77.9°F	79.2°F
Jan 16	80.6°F	78.0°F	79.2°F
Jan 17	80.7°F	78.0°F	79.3°F
Jan 18	80.7°F	77.4°F	79.3°F
Jan 19	80.8°F	78.5°F	79.4°F
Jan 20	80.8°F	79.0°F	79.4°F
Jan 21	81.0°F	79.8°F	79.6°F
Jan 22	80.9°F	80.1°F	79.6°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.