Pepperdine University, California Weather
Pepperdine University, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Pepperdine University, Los Angeles County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
