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Santa Monica sea water temperature

Current sea water temperature:
+63.1°F
Minimum sea water temperature in December: 65.5°F
Maximum sea water temperature in December: 57.2°F
Average sea water temperature in December: 60.7°F

Sea water temperature for the last 10 days:

December 17 63.1°F December 12 63.7°F
December 16 63.1°F December 11 63.5°F
December 15 63.0°F December 10 63.1°F
December 14 63.1°F December 9 63.5°F
December 13 63.3°F December 8 63.3°F

When is the warmest sea in Santa Monica?

Based on the data about daily sea water temperature for the last three years the warmest sea in Santa Monica was noticed in August, September and July.

Monthly Sea Temperatures in Santa Monica, °F

Sea water temperature in August, °F

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The average sea water temperature in August of 2025 was 70.5°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 73.2°F and 67.6°F.

Sea water temperature in September, °F

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The average sea water temperature in September of 2025 was 70.3°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 72.5°F and 67.5°F.

Sea water temperature in July, °F

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The average sea water temperature in July of 2025 was 67.8°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 69.4°F and 66.6°F.

Best time for vacation in Santa Monica

Sunniest months:
July 24 days
August 24 days
October 22 days
Warmest months:
August 80.3 °F
September 78.1 °F
July 77.7 °F
Warmest sea temp:
August 69.0 °F
September 68.8 °F
July 68.0 °F
Coldest months:
December 63.8 °F
January 63.8 °F
February 64.1 °F
Rainiest months:
January 2 days
March 2 days
February 1 day
Windiest months:
April 6.9 mph
May 6.9 mph
March 6.6 mph

Santa Monica on a weather map

Santa Monica
+61°F
SE 4 mph
Feels like: +61°F
Precip.: 0%
Places in USA:
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24 Hours Forecast
Santa Monica
Local time: 17:37
December 17, wednesday
1800
61°F
SE
4 mph
2100
59°F
SE
14 mph
December 18, thursday
0000
55°F
S
6 mph
0300
54°F
S
4 mph
0600
57°F
S
5 mph
0900
59°F
S
5 mph
1200
72°F
E
4 mph
1500
73°F
E
6 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F