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Santa Monica Pier

Fishing pier · Santa Monica, California

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches.

  • Water temp 73°F (23°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy ICAC1 (0.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 6:18 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches. — NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy ICAC1, as of Oct 20, 6:18 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

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It’s 73°F at Santa Monica Pier now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

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Weather at Santa Monica Pier

70°F, Smoky haze · H 77° / L 66° · 5% chance of rain
H: 77° L: 66°
Smoky haze
Smoky haze
70°
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Feels like 72°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
67%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Smoky haze
69°
6 AM
Smoky haze
69°
9 AM
Smoky haze
71°
12 PM
Sunny
76°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
70°
9 PM
Clear
67°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Santa Monica Pier?
Santa Monica Pier is a fishing pier in Santa Monica, California.
What is the water temperature at Santa Monica Pier?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy ICAC1, 0.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Santa Monica Pier?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Santa Monica Pier rated?
Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 126928 reviews.

Location & Contact

200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Santa Monica, California 90401

🎣 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Obtain necessary fishing licenses and permits
  • ›Check local regulations on catch limits and seasons
  • ›Bring appropriate gear for the target species
  • ›Practice catch and release for conservation

Features & amenities

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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