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Today the maximum temperature will be 22° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.
Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 84%.
The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.
Santa Monica Beach faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:15 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 52% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.
For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.
This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.
There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 22%.
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 14° | 14° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 13° |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 42% | 52% | 81% |
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| 13° | 12° | 11° | 12° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 15° |
| 53% | 17% | 11% | 9% | 19% | 22% | 5% | 0% |
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| 14° | 13° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 15° | 14° |
| 5% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 5% | 26% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 13° |
| 4% | 32% | 54% | 73% | 61% | 12% | 14% | 27% |
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| 13° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 15° | 14° |
| 9% | 4% | 3% | 5% | 6% | 7% | 6% | 5% |
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| 14° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 18° |
| 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 82% | 34% | 20% |
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| 17° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
| 32% | 10% | 15% | 5% | 35% | 67% | 7% | 11% |
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| 15.1s | 9.7s | 10.2s | 10.7s | 10.4s | 10.2s | 10.0s | 9.8s |
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| 9.8s | 5.9s | 5.9s | 5.7s | 16.5s | 16.3s | 15.9s | 15.7s |
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| 15.6s | 15.5s | 6.7s | 6.8s | 15.2s | 10.1s | 14.7s | 7.2s |
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| 6.8s | 6.3s | 6.4s | 6.5s | 6.6s | 6.5s | 6.7s | 6.2s |
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| 5.9s | 5.8s | 5.8s | 5.7s | 5.9s | 14.5s | 7.2s | 4.0s |
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| 4.8s | 5.5s | 5.6s | 5.6s | 10.9s | 13.5s | 13.4s | 6.9s |
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| 4.2s | 4.9s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 5.0s | 10.1s | 6.3s | 3.4s |
| 5:28 AM | 11:41 AM | 5:01 PM | 11:19 PM |
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| -0.27 | 1.29 | 0.32 | 1.91 |
| 6:24 AM | 12:46 PM | 5:33 PM |
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| 12:01 AM | 7:28 AM | 2:13 PM | 6:07 PM |
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| 1.84 | -0.17 | 0.94 | 0.68 |
| 12:53 AM | 8:51 AM | 4:23 PM | 6:51 PM |
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| 1.71 | -0.09 | 0.91 | 0.84 |
| 2:04 AM | 10:29 AM | 6:32 PM | 9:22 PM |
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| 3:39 AM | 11:49 AM | 7:14 PM | 11:41 PM |
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| 1.46 | -0.08 | 1.14 | 0.84 |
| 5:14 AM | 12:46 PM | 7:43 PM |
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| 1.43 | -0.10 | 1.24 |
| Mon 31st March |
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| 17° |
| 0.0mm |
| 14kmh SE |
| 84% |
| Tue 1st April |
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| 16° |
| 0.0mm |
| 26kmh WNW |
| 17% |
| Wed 2nd April |
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| 15° |
| 0.0mm |
| 22kmh WNW |
| 5% |
| Thu 3rd April |
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| 15° |
| 0.1mm |
| 17kmh WSW |
| 34% |
| Fri 4th April |
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| 17° |
| 0.0mm |
| 17kmh WSW |
| 5% |
| Sat 5th April |
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| 22° |
| 0.0mm |
| 8kmh W |
| 21% |
| Sun 6th April |
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| 22° |
| 0.0mm |
| 9kmh SW |
| 22% |
| Mon 7th April |
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| 25° |
| 0.0mm |
| 14kmh WSW |
| 1% |
| Tue 8th April |
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| 24° |
| 0.0mm |
| 10kmh SSW |
| 15% |
| Wed 9th April |
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| 23° |
| 0.0mm |
| 10kmh S |
| 31% |
| Thu 10th April |
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| 24° |
| 0.0mm |
| 7kmh SW |
| 26% |
| Fri 11th April |
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| 25° |
| 0.0mm |
| 10kmh S |
| 14% |
| Sat 12th April |
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| 25° |
| 0.0mm |
| 10kmh SW |
| 0% |
In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 21%.
If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Santa Monica Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions
Beach Type
Santa Monica Beach is a beautiful and expansive beach known for its golden yellow sand. The beach is relatively flat with gradual slopes towards the water. While the beach itself does not have rocky shores or reefs nearby, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy various water activities.
Beach Activities
Some popular beach activities at Santa Monica Beach include:
Surfing: The waves at Santa Monica Beach are ideal for both beginner and intermediate surfers. There are several surf schools and rental shops in the area where you can take lessons or rent equipment.
Beach Volleyball: With numerous volleyball courts available on the sand, this is a popular activity among locals and tourists alike.
Biking and Rollerblading: The Marvin Braude Bike Trail, also known as The Strand, runs along the coast from Pacific Palisades to Torrance, including through Santa Monica Beach. Rent a bike or rollerblades from one of the many rental shops nearby and take in the stunning coastal views as you ride along.
Paddleboarding: Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is another popular activity at Santa Monica Beach. With calm waters nearshore, this is an ideal spot for beginners to try out SUP.
Beach Yoga: Many visitors enjoy practicing yoga on the sand with organized classes or individually while soaking in the ocean ambiance.
Please note that while snorkeling and diving are more interesting at beaches with rocks or a reef since fish prefer such environments, you won't find these activities readily available at Santa Monica Beach due to its sandy coastline.
Accommodations
There are several beach resorts and hotels in close proximity to Santa Monica Beach. Some recommended areas to stay include Ocean Avenue and Downtown Santa Monica due to their proximity to both the beach and local attractions such as the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade.
Beach Amenities
Santa Monica Beach offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy, including:
A holiday at Santa Monica Beach in Los Angeles County, California, offers a beautiful golden yellow sand beach with plenty of activities to enjoy, from surfing to beach volleyball. With numerous hotels and resorts nearby, it is an ideal destination for your next beach vacation.
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