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 14.83°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.

58.7

°F

August 16, 07:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.3°F

Tomorrow:

58.4°F

Sunrise:

06:26

Sunset:

19:57

Day Length:

13 h. 31 min.

Carmel-by-the-Sea in August

Minimum:

53.4°F

Average:

55.4°F

Maximum:

58.0°F

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

As of now, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the water temperature is 58.7°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 0.7°F lower 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 fall 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 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 63.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 56.2°F on 2024.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.3°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
Aug 2	61.7°F	60.9°F	59.1°F
Aug 3	61.1°F	60.7°F	58.6°F
Aug 4	60.5°F	60.3°F	58.9°F
Aug 5	60.2°F	59.6°F	59.1°F
Aug 6	60.5°F	56.6°F	59.0°F
Aug 7	60.4°F	56.0°F	58.7°F
Aug 8	59.8°F	56.1°F	58.6°F
Aug 9	59.6°F	55.4°F	58.4°F
Aug 10	59.9°F	55.7°F	58.7°F
Aug 11	59.9°F	55.7°F	58.7°F
Aug 12	58.0°F	55.8°F	58.9°F
Aug 13	58.9°F	56.1°F	59.2°F
Aug 14	59.0°F	56.3°F	59.4°F
Aug 15	58.3°F	56.4°F	59.5°F
Aug 16	58.7°F	56.2°F	59.4°F
Aug 17	58.4°F	55.8°F	59.1°F
Aug 18	58.3°F	55.4°F	59.0°F
Aug 19	58.3°F	56.7°F	59.0°F
Aug 20	58.4°F	56.6°F	59.2°F
Aug 21	58.3°F	55.4°F	59.0°F
Aug 22	58.1°F	55.8°F	58.9°F
Aug 23	58.3°F	55.9°F	59.0°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 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 58.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Monterey	59.4°F	3mi
San Jose	67.4°F	54mi
Redwood City	69.1°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

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