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

Average sea temperature in Santa Monica in july 2025.

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

Minimum: 65°F

Average: 68°F

Maximum: 72°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in july:

  • Outside temperature: 72°F to 81°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 14.3mph
  • It rains a total of 0.4in, over 1 day(s).

Should we swim in Santa Monica in july?

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

Swimming in july on the beaches of Santa Monica is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 72°F, it can also be as low as 65°F! Note that the average is 68°F.

Note also that in july, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 77°F, 0.4in of precipitation (over 1 days) and 67.82 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Santa Monica in july

July
Average sea temperature 68°F
Minimum sea temperature 65°F
Maximum sea temperature 72°F
Average outside temperature 77°F
Maximum outside temperature 81°F
Minimum outside temperature 74°F
Wind speed 10.6mph
Wind temperature 74°F
Precipitation 0.4in
Number of days of rain 1 jour(s)
(2%)
Humidity 68%
Visibility in kilometers 9.91km
Cloud cover 8%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in july 2025

Tide times in july 2025 in Santa Monica

Swim elsewhere in California in july

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Los Angeles in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
San Francisco in july56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
San Diego in july68°F70°Fcool swimming
Big Sur in july57°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Carmel-by-the-Sea in july58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Eureka in july53°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Half Moon Bay in july56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Hollywood in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
Malibu in july66°F70°Fcool swimming
Mendocino in july54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Morro Bay in july58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Oakland in july56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Pismo Beach in july58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
San Clemente in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
Santa Barbara in july63°F66°Fcold swimming
Santa Cruz California in july57°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Ventura in july64°F68°Fcool swimming
Bodega Bay in july54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Carlsbad in july68°F71°Fcool swimming
Huntington Beach in july68°F72°Fcool swimming

Swim in California in july: sea temperature by city

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