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Venice, LA Daily Water Report — August 25, 2026
Today in Venice, LA, boating and kayaking enthusiasts are in for a treat with near-perfect conditions. Boating scores a stellar 9.5/10, thanks to gentle winds peaking at just over 8 knots and calm seas with wave heights hovering around 0.2 meters. Early risers will enjoy the calmest water around 6 AM. Kayakers will find similar favorable conditions with a score of 9.1/10, making it an excellent day to paddle along the coast. Fishing and diving are holding steady with scores of 6.6/10. The solunar major period from 2:43 to 4:43 PM should offer the best fishing window, aligning nicely with the afternoon's stable barometric pressure of 1015 hPa. Divers can expect warm water temperatures at 31.5°C, though visibility might be a challenge with high chlorophyll levels indicating bloom conditions. Sailing enthusiasts might find today's conditions a bit lackluster with a score of 5.6/10, as the light and variable winds don't provide much excitement. Surfers, too, will find the waves unremarkable, with a score of 4.5/10, as the 0.2-meter swell won't offer much rideable action. Compared to recent days, boating conditions have improved significantly, up from an 8.2/10 yesterday, while fishing has seen a slight uptick. The weather remains stable with temperatures ranging from 25.9°C to 33.2°C and no rain expected after a brief shower early this morning. Looking ahead, the tranquil marine conditions will persist, with wave heights expected to remain low over the next few days. However, keep an eye on the increasing chance of rain later in the week, particularly on the 27th and 28th, with precipitation probabilities climbing above 50%. In summary, if you're looking for the perfect day to be on the water, today is your best bet to glide along the coast or drop anchor for a serene boating adventure.
- Report date
- August 25, 2026
- Report status
- Permanent PM Brain report
- Time basis
- Live
- Top activity
- WINDOW IS OPEN
How the water looked at Venice, LA
The conditions record includes 26.3 °C air temperature, 1.6 knot wind, gusts to 4.5 knots, and 1015.4 hPa pressure.
Ocean: NOAA CoastWatch; Tides: NOAA; Marine: Open-Meteo marine forecast; Weather: Open-Meteo forecast and current conditions
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