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 14.77°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

58.6

°F

November 1, 18:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.5°F

Tomorrow:

58.4°F

Sunrise:

07:31

Sunset:

18:11

Day Length:

10 h. 40 min.

Carmel-by-the-Sea in November

Minimum:

53.0°F

Average:

55.4°F

Maximum:

58.3°F

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

As of now, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the water temperature is 58.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.8°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 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 61.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 55.5°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 18	60.2°F	57.9°F	58.5°F
Oct 19	58.0°F	56.8°F	58.2°F
Oct 20	58.9°F	57.1°F	58.5°F
Oct 21	59.9°F	57.2°F	58.6°F
Oct 22	60.0°F	57.2°F	58.6°F
Oct 23	59.6°F	55.5°F	58.6°F
Oct 24	59.4°F	54.4°F	58.6°F
Oct 25	59.7°F	55.2°F	58.7°F
Oct 26	60.1°F	54.8°F	58.5°F
Oct 27	60.0°F	54.9°F	58.2°F
Oct 28	59.7°F	53.8°F	57.8°F
Oct 29	59.3°F	55.0°F	57.7°F
Oct 30	58.8°F	56.1°F	57.9°F
Oct 31	58.5°F	55.8°F	57.7°F
Nov 1	58.6°F	56.0°F	57.8°F
Nov 2	58.4°F	55.4°F	57.6°F
Nov 3	58.3°F	55.7°F	57.5°F
Nov 4	58.3°F	54.9°F	57.4°F
Nov 5	58.1°F	55.2°F	57.3°F
Nov 6	58.1°F	54.8°F	57.2°F
Nov 7	58.2°F	55.2°F	57.4°F
Nov 8	58.1°F	54.2°F	57.3°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	60.2°F	3mi
San Jose	63.2°F	54mi
Redwood City	63.2°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

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