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 18.8°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

65.8

°F

August 25, 12:27

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

66.1°F

Tomorrow:

65.7°F

Sunrise:

06:24

Sunset:

17:32

Day Length:

11 h. 8 min.

Monterey in September

Minimum:

70.8°F

Average:

72.7°F

Maximum:

74.6°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 65.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.1°F higher 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 59.0°F on 2018.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 65.8°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
Aug 11	61.8°F	60.9°F	63.1°F
Aug 12	63.1°F	60.9°F	63.1°F
Aug 13	63.0°F	60.9°F	63.1°F
Aug 14	63.2°F	60.9°F	63.1°F
Aug 15	64.0°F	61.0°F	63.2°F
Aug 16	63.8°F	60.2°F	63.1°F
Aug 17	65.0°F	62.1°F	63.4°F
Aug 18	65.9°F	61.7°F	63.3°F
Aug 19	66.0°F	62.1°F	63.2°F
Aug 20	66.0°F	62.4°F	63.0°F
Aug 21	66.0°F	63.1°F	63.1°F
Aug 22	66.1°F	63.4°F	63.3°F
Aug 23	66.1°F	62.5°F	63.1°F
Aug 24	66.1°F	62.9°F	63.0°F
Aug 25	65.8°F	63.2°F	62.7°F
Aug 26	65.7°F	62.5°F	62.6°F
Aug 27	65.8°F	62.1°F	62.7°F
Aug 28	65.8°F	61.8°F	62.7°F
Aug 29	65.8°F	62.8°F	62.6°F
Aug 30	65.8°F	63.3°F	62.6°F
Aug 31	65.8°F	63.5°F	62.7°F
Sep 1	65.9°F	62.6°F	62.7°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 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 29, 2025, dipping to 58.2°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	65.8°F	4mi
Como	65.8°F	5mi
Alexandria	65.8°F	6mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey