Water temperature in Santa Monica
84.6
°F
December 12, 08:08
Trend:
stableYesterday:
84.5°FTomorrow:
84.5°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 33 min.Santa Monica in December
Minimum:
80.9°FAverage:
82.7°FMaximum:
84.4°FSea water temperature in Santa Monica today
As of now, in Santa Monica, the water temperature is 84.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 0.6°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 83.3°F on 2015.
Daily water temperature in Santa Monica
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28 | 84.9°F | 84.3°F | 84.3°F |
| Nov 29 | 84.9°F | 84.1°F | 84.3°F |
| Nov 30 | 85.3°F | 84.1°F | 84.2°F |
| Dec 1 | 85.0°F | 84.2°F | 84.0°F |
| Dec 2 | 84.7°F | 84.8°F | 84.0°F |
| Dec 3 | 84.6°F | 84.3°F | 84.0°F |
| Dec 4 | 84.6°F | 84.4°F | 84.1°F |
| Dec 5 | 84.4°F | 84.6°F | 84.1°F |
| Dec 6 | 84.7°F | 84.4°F | 84.0°F |
| Dec 7 | 84.4°F | 84.4°F | 84.0°F |
| Dec 8 | 84.6°F | 84.2°F | 84.1°F |
| Dec 9 | 83.8°F | 84.1°F | 83.9°F |
| Dec 10 | 84.3°F | 83.9°F | 84.0°F |
| Dec 11 | 84.5°F | 84.1°F | 84.0°F |
| Dec 12 | 84.6°F | 83.9°F | 84.0°F |
| Dec 13 | 84.5°F | 83.7°F | 83.9°F |
| Dec 14 | 84.4°F | 84.3°F | 83.8°F |
| Dec 15 | 84.3°F | 84.4°F | 83.8°F |
| Dec 16 | 84.2°F | 84.3°F | 83.7°F |
| Dec 17 | 84.2°F | 84.1°F | 83.6°F |
| Dec 18 | 84.2°F | 84.1°F | 83.7°F |
| Dec 19 | 84.2°F | 84.0°F | 83.6°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose |
83.6°F
|
34mi |
| San Francisco |
83.8°F
|
45mi |
| San Francisco |
84.5°F
|
51mi |
| Madrid |
84.7°F
|
53mi |
| Burgos |
84.9°F
|
53mi |
| San Francisco |
83.5°F
|
60mi |
| San Juan |
83.6°F
|
61mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Santa Monica