What is the current water temperature in Monterey?

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 23.51°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

74.3

°F

February 16, 19:03

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

74.1°F

Tomorrow:

74.0°F

Sunrise:

06:31

Sunset:

19:48

Day Length:

13 h. 17 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 74.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 72.6°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 73.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 74.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	74.8°F
Feb 6	73.2°F	77.3°F	74.7°F
Feb 7	73.1°F	76.8°F	74.9°F
Feb 8	72.9°F	77.1°F	74.8°F
Feb 9	73.5°F	78.0°F	74.8°F
Feb 10	74.0°F	77.5°F	74.4°F
Feb 11	74.4°F	75.4°F	74.5°F
Feb 12	76.7°F	76.3°F	75.0°F
Feb 13	76.0°F	77.5°F	75.2°F
Feb 14	75.6°F	78.0°F	75.2°F
Feb 15	74.1°F	76.7°F	74.6°F
Feb 16	74.3°F	75.4°F	74.9°F
Feb 17	74.0°F	75.9°F	74.6°F
Feb 18	73.9°F	74.1°F	74.5°F
Feb 19	73.6°F	72.6°F	74.2°F
Feb 20	73.5°F	72.6°F	74.1°F
Feb 21	73.6°F	71.6°F	74.2°F
Feb 22	74.0°F	72.7°F	74.6°F
Feb 23	74.1°F	73.3°F	74.7°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	74.4°F	4mi
Como	74.4°F	5mi
Alexandria	74.2°F	6mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey