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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.
Sea temperature in Monterey now

73.5

°F

February 6, 17:29

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.6°F

Tomorrow:

73.7°F

Sunrise:

06:21

Sunset:

19:57

Day Length:

13 h. 36 min.

Monterey in February

Minimum:

69.4°F

Average:

72.5°F

Maximum:

75.4°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 73.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.3°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 73.3°F on 2021.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 73.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 23 72.6°F 72.7°F 73.6°F
Jan 24 72.5°F 72.0°F 73.9°F
Jan 25 72.7°F 72.4°F 73.9°F
Jan 26 73.4°F 73.2°F 74.3°F
Jan 27 74.0°F 74.2°F 74.6°F
Jan 28 73.9°F 75.5°F 74.8°F
Jan 29 73.8°F 75.1°F 74.8°F
Jan 30 74.4°F 75.1°F 75.1°F
Jan 31 75.6°F 74.9°F 75.1°F
Feb 1 76.4°F 74.9°F 75.2°F
Feb 2 74.5°F 75.9°F 75.2°F
Feb 3 74.2°F 76.2°F 75.0°F
Feb 4 74.2°F 76.5°F 74.9°F
Feb 5 73.6°F 77.2°F 74.9°F
Feb 6 73.5°F 77.3°F 74.9°F
Feb 7 73.7°F 76.8°F 75.0°F
Feb 8 73.6°F 77.1°F 75.0°F
Feb 9 73.6°F 78.0°F 74.9°F
Feb 10 73.1°F 77.5°F 74.5°F
Feb 11 73.2°F 75.4°F 74.5°F
Feb 12 73.5°F 76.3°F 74.9°F
Feb 13 73.7°F 77.5°F 75.1°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 76 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 29, 2025, dipping to 58.2°F. The average readings by season are 73.2°F in Winter, 71.3°F in Spring, 64.3°F in Summer, and 65.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Beverly Hills 73.8°F 4mi
Como 74.0°F 5mi
Alexandria 72.9°F 6mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey