Historical Data
🌡️ Water Temperature by Month
Peak temperature 18°C in Jul. This month (Jun): 17°C. Coldest month: 14°C.
Visit Planning
📅 Best Time to Visit Santa Monica Beach
Jan
Fair
Feb
Fair
Mar
Good
Apr
Best
May
Best
Jun
Best
Jul
Best
Aug
Best
Sep
Best
Oct
Best
Nov
Best
Dec
Good
NOAA Data
🌊 Today's Tide Chart
12:39 AM▲ High Tide 1.41 m
8:28 AM▼ Low Tide 0.08 m
3:51 PM▲ High Tide 1.13 m
8:16 PM▼ Low Tide 0.92 m
Source: NOAA Tidal Predictions
Safety
🛟 Beach Safety
Lifeguards
Not Available
Rip Current
Moderate
Jellyfish Season
June, July, August
Parking
Available
Wheelchair Access
No
Rip Current Tip: If caught, swim parallel to shore until free, then angle back to beach. Never swim directly against the current.
Getting Here
🚗 Driving Distance to Santa Monica Beach
📍 Los Angeles, CA
14mi·0h 15mdrive
📍 San Diego, CA
118mi·2h 9mdrive
📍 Las Vegas, NV
241mi·4h 23mdrive
📍 San Francisco, CA
340mi·6h 11mdrive
📍 Phoenix, AZ
371mi·6h 45mdrive
📍 Portland, OR
824mi·14h 59mdrive
📍 Denver, CO
843mi·15h 20mdrive
📍 Seattle, WA
960mi·17h 27mdrive
Nearest airports: LAX, SBA, SAN