What is the current water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

As of now, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the water temperature is 16.27°F. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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.

61.3

°F

October 10, 11:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.5°F

Tomorrow:

61.2°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

18:38

Day Length:

11 h. 28 min.

Carmel-by-the-Sea in October

Minimum:

53.6°F

Average:

55.5°F

Maximum:

58.1°F

Sea water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea today

As of now, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the water temperature is 61.3°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 2.2°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 considerably 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 61.8°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 56.4°F on 2017.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	60.0°F	55.9°F	59.7°F
Sep 27	60.5°F	57.4°F	60.0°F
Sep 28	61.4°F	57.7°F	60.3°F
Sep 29	62.1°F	57.9°F	60.4°F
Sep 30	62.3°F	58.5°F	60.0°F
Oct 1	62.3°F	58.6°F	59.9°F
Oct 2	62.5°F	58.4°F	60.0°F
Oct 3	63.1°F	59.3°F	59.9°F
Oct 4	63.4°F	60.0°F	60.0°F
Oct 5	63.3°F	59.6°F	59.9°F
Oct 6	63.9°F	59.9°F	60.0°F
Oct 7	63.5°F	60.8°F	59.9°F
Oct 8	62.8°F	62.0°F	60.0°F
Oct 9	61.5°F	60.7°F	59.7°F
Oct 10	61.3°F	60.2°F	59.1°F
Oct 11	61.2°F	60.2°F	59.0°F
Oct 12	60.7°F	60.0°F	58.6°F
Oct 13	60.4°F	59.3°F	58.2°F
Oct 14	60.6°F	59.8°F	58.4°F
Oct 15	60.5°F	59.3°F	58.4°F
Oct 16	60.7°F	58.9°F	58.6°F
Oct 17	60.7°F	59.3°F	58.6°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 Carmel-by-the-Sea by month

In an average year, Carmel-by-the-Sea offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Carmel-by-the-Sea was recorded on August 17, 2020, reaching a 64.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 12, 2022, dipping to 50.3°F. The average readings by season are 55.5°F in Winter, 55.1°F in Spring, 57.5°F in Summer, and 58.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Monterey	61.6°F	3mi
San Jose	66.0°F	54mi
Redwood City	67.8°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Carmel-by-the-Sea