Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 2:56 AM Local Time
The weather across Los Angeles County today features partly cloudy skies with a high temperature reaching 73°F and an overnight low of 57°F. Light winds are expected throughout the morning at 1 to 2 mph, gradually shifting to a gentle sea breeze of 4 mph from the west-southwest by the afternoon.
Marine conditions for Santa Monica Bay and the San Pedro Channel include primary swell activity from the west-northwest at 7 feet with a period of 11 seconds. Secondary southerly energy is noted at 2 feet with a long period of 17 seconds, resulting in average wave sizes of 3 to 4 feet at most west-facing beaches. Nearby buoy data indicates consistent 8-foot sets at 10 seconds in the deeper outer waters.
Tidal movements for the Los Angeles Harbor involve a high tide of 3.91 feet at 6:30 AM followed by a low tide of 0.71 feet at 12:34 PM. A second daily high of 5.10 feet is expected at 7:04 PM. First light begins at 5:26 AM with sunrise at 5:52 AM, while sunset occurs at 7:46 PM leading into total darkness by 8:12 PM.
Tomorrow's outlook predicts a slight increase in northwesterly wind speeds to 15 knots in the afternoon with continued partly cloudy skies. Marine conditions will see swell heights hold steady, providing consistent waist-to-chest high surf for the region's primary breaks.