What is the current water temperature in Monterey?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Monterey?

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 15.52°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Monterey

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Monterey. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

59.9

°F

July 22, 04:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.8°F

Tomorrow:

59.8°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

17:08

Day Length:

10 h. 13 min.

Monterey in July

Minimum:

70.4°F

Average:

73.1°F

Maximum:

75.3°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 59.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 3.9°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 60.5°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 8	62.3°F	63.4°F	64.5°F
Jul 9	61.4°F	63.5°F	64.2°F
Jul 10	61.6°F	62.6°F	64.0°F
Jul 11	60.6°F	62.0°F	63.9°F
Jul 12	59.8°F	62.1°F	63.9°F
Jul 13	59.1°F	62.4°F	63.6°F
Jul 14	58.7°F	61.7°F	63.4°F
Jul 15	59.8°F	61.6°F	63.6°F
Jul 16	59.6°F	61.7°F	63.6°F
Jul 17	59.8°F	61.2°F	63.4°F
Jul 18	59.3°F	61.3°F	63.4°F
Jul 19	60.0°F	61.4°F	63.6°F
Jul 20	59.1°F	61.8°F	63.4°F
Jul 21	59.8°F	60.1°F	63.7°F
Jul 22	59.9°F	60.5°F	63.9°F
Jul 23	59.8°F	59.8°F	63.7°F
Jul 24	59.6°F	60.1°F	63.6°F
Jul 25	59.5°F	61.1°F	63.4°F
Jul 26	59.6°F	61.2°F	63.6°F
Jul 27	59.2°F	61.2°F	63.2°F
Jul 28	59.2°F	61.4°F	63.2°F
Jul 29	59.2°F	60.5°F	63.1°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Monterey by month

In Monterey, the months January through March offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 74 swimming days.

The warmest water in Monterey was recorded on February 2, 2020, reaching a 79.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 14, 2025, dipping to 58.7°F. The average readings by season are 73.1°F in Winter, 71.2°F in Spring, 64.4°F in Summer, and 65.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Beverly Hills	59.8°F	4mi
Como	59.7°F	5mi
Alexandria	61.6°F	6mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey