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 14.19°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.

57.5

°F

July 27, 05:34

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.0°F

Tomorrow:

57.6°F

Sunrise:

06:52

Sunset:

17:12

Day Length:

10 h. 20 min.

Monterey in August

Minimum:

70.6°F

Average:

73.0°F

Maximum:

74.9°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 57.5°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 5.2°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 65.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 59.5°F on 2025.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.8°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
Jul 13	60.1°F	59.1°F	63.2°F
Jul 14	59.6°F	58.7°F	63.0°F
Jul 15	59.1°F	59.8°F	63.2°F
Jul 16	60.1°F	59.6°F	63.3°F
Jul 17	60.6°F	59.8°F	63.2°F
Jul 18	60.9°F	59.3°F	63.2°F
Jul 19	61.3°F	60.0°F	63.5°F
Jul 20	61.2°F	59.1°F	63.3°F
Jul 21	60.2°F	59.8°F	63.1°F
Jul 22	60.6°F	60.5°F	63.3°F
Jul 23	60.4°F	60.6°F	63.2°F
Jul 24	60.7°F	59.2°F	62.9°F
Jul 25	59.9°F	59.0°F	62.7°F
Jul 26	58.0°F	59.8°F	63.2°F
Jul 27	57.5°F	59.5°F	62.8°F
Jul 28	57.6°F	59.6°F	62.8°F
Jul 29	57.4°F	58.2°F	62.6°F
Jul 30	57.7°F	59.2°F	62.9°F
Jul 31	57.9°F	60.2°F	63.1°F
Aug 1	57.9°F	61.0°F	63.2°F
Aug 2	58.1°F	61.5°F	63.3°F
Aug 3	58.1°F	62.0°F	63.3°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 77 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, 71.2°F in Spring, 64.2°F in Summer, and 65.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Beverly Hills	57.5°F	4mi
Como	57.5°F	5mi
Alexandria	59.7°F	6mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey