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 14.6°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.

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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.

58.3

°F

July 5, 20:05

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.6°F

Tomorrow:

58.9°F

Sunrise:

05:55

Sunset:

20:29

Day Length:

14 h. 34 min.

Carmel-by-the-Sea in July

Minimum:

53.6°F

Average:

55.5°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 58.3°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 2.1°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 rise a bit.

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 59.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 53.0°F on 2016.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.6°F, while the maximum might reach 59.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 21	58.8°F	53.9°F	56.1°F
Jun 22	60.7°F	53.0°F	56.5°F
Jun 23	60.4°F	52.6°F	56.4°F
Jun 24	60.7°F	52.6°F	56.5°F
Jun 25	60.7°F	52.6°F	56.7°F
Jun 26	59.8°F	51.9°F	56.7°F
Jun 27	59.4°F	51.0°F	56.6°F
Jun 28	59.4°F	51.8°F	56.5°F
Jun 29	59.6°F	51.9°F	56.6°F
Jun 30	58.3°F	53.4°F	56.6°F
Jul 1	58.0°F	52.7°F	56.8°F
Jul 2	57.8°F	53.4°F	56.4°F
Jul 3	58.6°F	52.7°F	56.2°F
Jul 4	58.6°F	53.6°F	56.3°F
Jul 5	58.3°F	54.2°F	56.2°F
Jul 6	58.9°F	55.4°F	56.8°F
Jul 7	58.9°F	55.3°F	56.8°F
Jul 8	59.1°F	55.7°F	56.9°F
Jul 9	59.5°F	56.3°F	57.3°F
Jul 10	59.6°F	56.9°F	57.4°F
Jul 11	59.2°F	55.9°F	57.1°F
Jul 12	58.6°F	56.9°F	56.5°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, 55.2°F in Spring, 57.3°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Monterey	58.8°F	3mi
San Jose	68.7°F	54mi
Redwood City	70.1°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

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