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PlaceWater temperatureObservationSource settingNext low tide
La JollaPacific Ocean72.9°FObserved PierNOAA 9410230Thu 1:09 AM PDT0.60 ft MLLW
San Diego BaySan Diego Bay74.5°FObserved BayNOAA 9410170Thu 1:11 AM PDT0.67 ft MLLW
Los Angeles HarborLos Angeles Harbor—°FNo current readingHarborNOAA 9410660Thu 1:15 AM PDT0.64 ft MLLW
Santa MonicaSanta Monica Bay72.0°FObserved PierNOAA 9410840Thu 1:18 AM PDT0.62 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.