Pepperdine University, California Weather
Pepperdine University, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Pepperdine University, Los Angeles County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Pepperdine University. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Pepperdine University is published on the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) page, 24 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Pepperdine University have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Pepperdine University: Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) 28 km · Whiteman Airport (KWHP) 36 km · Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (KBUR) 37 km
Conditions reported at KSMO describe the airfield itself. Weather 24 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Pepperdine University specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Pepperdine University, California
Pepperdine University commands a dramatic sweep of Malibu hillside, a vision of whitewashed structures and terracotta roofs cascading towards the Pacific. It lies 10.5 miles west of Pacific Palisades, CA (from Pacific Palisades, CA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-west of Calabasas. The campus itself is a landscape sculpted by intention, its broad plazas and manicured lawns offering moments of serene repose against the raw grandeur of the Santa Monica Mountains that rise steeply behind it. From its elevated vantage point, the vast, shimmering expanse of the ocean stretches to the horizon, a constant presence that infuses the air with a salty tang and washes the world in a unique, diffused light, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch across the carefully arranged quadrangles and accentuating the deep azure of the sky. The land upon which Pepperdine University now thrives was once part of a vast ranching heritage, its rolling hills bearing the legacy of cattle and cultivation before the vision of higher education took root. The university's founding in the mid-20th century brought a new kind of growth to this coastal stretch, its presence shaping the local economy and drawing a diverse student body to this sun-drenched corner of Los Angeles County. While agriculture has largely receded, the enduring spirit of innovation and aspiration continues to define Pepperdine University, a beacon of learning that harmonizes with the natural beauty of its iconic seaside setting, a place where the rhythm of academic pursuit meets the timeless pulse of the ocean.
Live animated radar for Pepperdine University and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Pepperdine University, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.0422°N, 118.7091°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 90263 |
| Area Code | 310, 424 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Pepperdine University, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pepperdine University, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Pepperdine University includes coordinates 34.042200°N, 118.709100°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 90263. Telephone area code: 310, 424. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
