Fishing conditions for Santa Monica Bay
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20:07
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 14
7:03 PM
humidity
64%uv index
0lowcloud cover
1%visibility
24kmmoon rise
06:00AMmoon
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Santa Monica Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Santa Monica Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (8 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 PM peak), and Thursday (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Monica Bay.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 73°F (23°C) . Sunrise today: 05:54 AM, sunset: 08:07 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 11.9 mph (5.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 17.8 mph (7.95 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:00 AM and moonset at 8:00 PM.
About this spot
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Santa Monica Bay Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Santa Monica Bay, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (8 AM peak), Tomorrow (2 PM peak), and Thursday (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Santa Monica Bay.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 73°F (23°C) . Sunrise today: 05:54 AM, sunset: 08:07 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 11.9 mph (5.3 m/s), with gusts reaching 17.8 mph (7.95 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:00 AM and moonset at 8:00 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Santa Monica Bay in Los Angeles County is one of Southern California's most productive marine environments, where kelp bass, California halibut, white seabass, barracuda, and rockfish can be targeted in the diverse kelp beds and rocky reefs of this large bay accessible from multiple LA area sportfishing fleets. Spot Features: Santa Monica Bay in Los Angeles County, California, is the large bay between Malibu and the Palos Verdes Peninsula, with diverse kelp beds, rocky reefs, and sandy bottom supporting kelp bass, California halibut, white seabass, barracuda, and rockfish fishing accessible from the large Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, and Redondo Beach sportfishing fleets. Seasonality: Kelp bass (calico bass) and California halibut are the primary year-round targets in Santa Monica Bay in Los Angeles County, California, with kelp bass most active in spring and summer and halibut best from May through October. White seabass are best in spring. Barracuda are warm-season schooling fish. Rockfish are year-round on the deeper structure.
