Swimming in Santa Monica in august 2025: Average sea temperature in august and tide times in august 2025

Average sea temperature in Santa Monica in august 2025.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Santa Monica is:

Minimum: 66°F

Average: 68°F

Maximum: 70°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:

  • Outside temperature: 74°F to 83°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 14.9mph
  • It rains a total of 0.2in, over 0 day(s).

Should we swim in Santa Monica in august?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Santa Monica in august is cool

Swimming in august on the beaches of Santa Monica is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 70°F, it can also be as low as 66°F! Note that the average is 68°F.

Note also that in august, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 78°F, 0.2in of precipitation (over 0 days) and 65.18 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Santa Monica in august

August
Average sea temperature 68°F
Minimum sea temperature 66°F
Maximum sea temperature 70°F
Average outside temperature 79°F
Maximum outside temperature 83°F
Minimum outside temperature 76°F
Wind speed 9.9mph
Wind temperature 76°F
Precipitation 0.2in
Number of days of rain 0 jour(s)
(1%)
Humidity 66%
Visibility in kilometers 9.93km
Cloud cover 7%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in august 2025

Tide times in august 2025 in Santa Monica

Swim elsewhere in California in august

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Los Angeles in august68°F71°Fcool swimming
San Francisco in august57°F59°Ffreezing swimming
San Diego in august68°F71°Fcool swimming
Big Sur in august59°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Carmel-by-the-Sea in august58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Eureka in august53°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Half Moon Bay in august57°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Hollywood in august68°F71°Fcool swimming
Malibu in august67°F69°Fcool swimming
Mendocino in august54°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Morro Bay in august59°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Oakland in august57°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Pismo Beach in august59°F62°Ffreezing swimming
San Clemente in august69°F71°Fcool swimming
Santa Barbara in august63°F66°Fcold swimming
Santa Cruz California in august58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Ventura in august64°F68°Fcool swimming
Bodega Bay in august55°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Carlsbad in august68°F71°Fcool swimming
Huntington Beach in august68°F70°Fcool swimming

Swim in California in august: sea temperature by city

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