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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

82.2

°F

January 9, 19:29

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

82.3°F

Tomorrow:

82.3°F

Sunrise:

06:11

Sunset:

17:43

Day Length:

11 h. 32 min.

Santa Monica in January

Minimum:

80.7°F

Average:

82.3°F

Maximum:

83.8°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Monica today

As of now, in Santa Monica, the water temperature is 82.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 83.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 80.6°F on 2022.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.1°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 83.3°F 82.0°F 82.3°F
Jan 2 83.4°F 83.5°F 82.5°F
Jan 3 83.1°F 83.2°F 82.3°F
Jan 4 83.0°F 83.5°F 82.4°F
Jan 5 82.9°F 83.2°F 82.3°F
Jan 6 82.9°F 83.4°F 82.4°F
Jan 7 82.6°F 83.1°F 82.2°F
Jan 8 82.3°F 83.0°F 82.1°F
Jan 9 82.2°F 82.9°F 82.0°F
Jan 10 82.3°F 82.9°F 82.0°F
Jan 11 82.2°F 82.7°F 82.0°F
Jan 12 82.1°F 82.9°F 81.9°F
Jan 13 82.0°F 82.8°F 81.8°F
Jan 14 82.0°F 82.6°F 81.8°F
Jan 15 82.0°F 82.4°F 81.8°F
Jan 16 82.0°F 82.7°F 81.8°F
Dec 26 83.8°F 82.5°F 83.0°F
Dec 27 83.8°F 82.3°F 82.8°F
Dec 28 83.6°F 82.2°F 82.7°F
Dec 29 83.9°F 82.8°F 82.8°F
Dec 30 83.5°F 82.5°F 82.5°F
Dec 31 83.4°F 82.1°F 82.5°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 water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Santa Monica was recorded on May 28, 2020, reaching a 87.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 1, 2019, dipping to 78.7°F. The average readings by season are 82.0°F in Winter, 84.0°F in Spring, 85.5°F in Summer, and 84.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
San Jose 82.2°F 6mi
La Paz 82.3°F 23mi
Bacolod City 82.3°F 34mi
San Jose 83.6°F 35mi
Mansilingan 82.3°F 36mi
San Juan 82.3°F 37mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Santa Monica