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PlaceWater temperatureObservationSource settingNext low tide
Santa MonicaSanta Monica Bay72.0°FObserved PierNOAA 9410840Thu 1:18 AM PDT0.62 ft MLLW
Port San LuisSan Luis Obispo Bay66.7°FObserved HarborNOAA 9412110Thu 1:50 AM PDT0.78 ft MLLW
MontereyMonterey Bay66.2°FObserved BayNOAA 9413450Thu 2:13 AM PDT0.76 ft MLLW
San Francisco BaySan Francisco Bay—°FNo current readingBayNOAA 9414290Thu 2:58 AM PDT0.74 ft MLLW

Comparisons show separate monitoring stations and their observation times. A bay, pier and exposed coast can measure different conditions. Readings older than three hours are marked old; temperatures over 24 hours old are unavailable. Use comparable settings and times when making a decision.