Santa Monica, California Weather:
Active Weather Warnings
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Cloudy Weather
Day 63°
Night 46°
Precipitation 5 %
Wind 13 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 3

Weather Alerts and Warnings for

Moderate Expected Likely

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:35PM PST until January 8 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Jan 8, 6:00 AM Jan 8, 8:00 PM
WHAT: North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

WHERE: Eastern San Fernando Valley, Lake Casitas, Los Angeles
County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Palos Verdes
Hills, and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast.

WHEN: From 6 AM to 8 PM PST Thursday.

IMPACTS: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, and
recently saturated soils will increase the risk of downed trees.
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Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Updated: Jan 7, 11:38 PM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 7 at 9:21AM PST until January 9 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Jan 8, 4:00 AM Jan 9, 9:00 PM
WHAT: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to
elevated surf expected.

WHERE: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Ventura County
Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

WHEN: From late tonight through Friday evening.

IMPACTS: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can
wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats
nearshore.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Surf heights of 3 to 6 feet with local sets
to 7 feet are expected.
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Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Updated: Jan 7, 11:38 PM Source: NWS Alert