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 14.57°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.

58.2

°F

January 9, 00:35

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.3°F

Tomorrow:

58.2°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

17:10

Day Length:

9 h. 50 min.

Carmel-by-the-Sea in January

Minimum:

53.5°F

Average:

55.7°F

Maximum:

58.7°F

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

As of now, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the water temperature is 58.2°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 2.9°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 53.7°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	57.9°F	55.5°F	55.7°F
Jan 2	57.8°F	55.0°F	55.6°F
Jan 3	58.3°F	54.9°F	55.6°F
Jan 4	58.2°F	54.3°F	55.5°F
Jan 5	58.1°F	53.9°F	55.5°F
Jan 6	57.9°F	53.9°F	55.4°F
Jan 7	58.0°F	53.9°F	55.5°F
Jan 8	58.3°F	53.9°F	55.5°F
Jan 9	58.2°F	54.0°F	55.3°F
Jan 10	58.2°F	53.9°F	55.3°F
Jan 11	58.0°F	53.0°F	55.2°F
Jan 12	58.1°F	52.8°F	55.2°F
Jan 13	58.1°F	52.7°F	55.2°F
Jan 14	58.1°F	52.9°F	55.2°F
Jan 15	58.0°F	52.9°F	55.2°F
Jan 16	57.9°F	52.8°F	55.1°F
Dec 26	57.8°F	56.3°F	55.8°F
Dec 27	57.9°F	56.2°F	55.9°F
Dec 28	58.1°F	55.7°F	55.9°F
Dec 29	58.4°F	55.8°F	55.9°F
Dec 30	58.2°F	55.6°F	55.9°F
Dec 31	57.8°F	55.8°F	55.8°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 55.3°F in Winter, 55.1°F in Spring, 57.2°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Monterey	58.1°F	3mi
San Jose	54.3°F	54mi
Redwood City	54.5°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

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