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Water temperature in Cabo San Lucas

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cabo San Lucas. 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 Cabo San Lucas now

77.1

°F

January 18, 05:38

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.0°F

Tomorrow:

76.9°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

17:58

Day Length:

10 h. 55 min.

Cabo San Lucas in January

Minimum:

72.4°F

Average:

75.7°F

Maximum:

78.6°F

Sea water temperature in Cabo San Lucas today

As of now, in Cabo San Lucas, the water temperature is 77.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.6°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 fall 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 70.8°F on 2025.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 76.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 76.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 77.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Cabo San Lucas

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 4 78.5°F 72.9°F 75.3°F
Jan 5 78.4°F 71.9°F 75.1°F
Jan 6 77.4°F 71.6°F 75.0°F
Jan 7 76.8°F 71.9°F 74.9°F
Jan 8 76.8°F 72.7°F 74.8°F
Jan 9 76.4°F 71.6°F 74.6°F
Jan 10 77.1°F 71.1°F 74.7°F
Jan 11 77.5°F 70.1°F 74.6°F
Jan 12 77.7°F 69.6°F 74.4°F
Jan 13 77.6°F 69.4°F 74.2°F
Jan 14 77.6°F 69.1°F 74.4°F
Jan 15 77.7°F 69.5°F 74.2°F
Jan 16 78.0°F 69.6°F 74.2°F
Jan 17 78.0°F 70.5°F 74.0°F
Jan 18 77.1°F 70.8°F 73.5°F
Jan 19 76.9°F 70.7°F 73.3°F
Jan 20 77.0°F 69.8°F 73.4°F
Jan 21 76.9°F 69.5°F 73.3°F
Jan 22 76.8°F 70.0°F 73.2°F
Jan 23 76.6°F 69.4°F 73.0°F
Jan 24 76.6°F 69.7°F 73.0°F
Jan 25 76.4°F 70.3°F 72.9°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 Cabo San Lucas by month

In Cabo San Lucas, the months May through January offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 250 swimming days.
The warmest water in Cabo San Lucas was recorded on August 11, 2023, reaching a 88.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2025, dipping to 66.0°F. The average readings by season are 74.4°F in Winter, 71.8°F in Spring, 79.7°F in Summer, and 83.6°F in Autumn.