What is the current water temperature in Cabo San Lucas?

As of now, in Cabo San Lucas, the water temperature is 25.71°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

78.3

°F

May 14, 09:50

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

77.6°F

Tomorrow:

78.2°F

Sunrise:

06:39

Sunset:

19:53

Day Length:

13 h. 14 min.

Cabo San Lucas in May

Minimum:

71.9°F

Average:

75.1°F

Maximum:

78.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cabo San Lucas today

As of now, in Cabo San Lucas, the water temperature is 78.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 4.4°F higher 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 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 76.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 70.5°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cabo San Lucas

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 30	75.8°F	72.2°F	71.7°F
May 1	76.4°F	72.9°F	72.0°F
May 2	77.3°F	73.5°F	72.2°F
May 3	77.7°F	72.8°F	72.1°F
May 4	77.8°F	73.4°F	72.2°F
May 5	77.5°F	72.4°F	72.2°F
May 6	76.9°F	72.8°F	72.5°F
May 7	77.2°F	71.5°F	72.8°F
May 8	77.1°F	73.7°F	73.1°F
May 9	77.3°F	74.8°F	73.2°F
May 10	77.4°F	74.8°F	73.1°F
May 11	76.9°F	74.8°F	73.2°F
May 12	76.9°F	75.4°F	73.8°F
May 13	77.6°F	74.7°F	74.1°F
May 14	78.3°F	73.5°F	73.9°F
May 15	78.2°F	71.3°F	73.8°F
May 16	78.1°F	73.2°F	73.7°F
May 17	78.0°F	73.3°F	73.5°F
May 18	78.0°F	73.5°F	73.5°F
May 19	78.0°F	73.1°F	73.5°F
May 20	77.8°F	73.7°F	73.4°F
May 21	78.4°F	73.3°F	74.0°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 256 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, 72.1°F in Spring, 79.7°F in Summer, and 83.6°F in Autumn.