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 14.14°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.

57.5

°F

April 29, 20:59

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.0°F

Tomorrow:

57.6°F

Sunrise:

06:17

Sunset:

19:54

Day Length:

13 h. 37 min.

Carmel-by-the-Sea in May

Minimum:

53.5°F

Average:

55.5°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 57.5°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 2.5°F higher 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 rise 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 52.3°F on 2023.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.4°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
Apr 15	58.2°F	53.8°F	55.3°F
Apr 16	57.8°F	53.5°F	55.4°F
Apr 17	57.9°F	53.4°F	55.2°F
Apr 18	58.5°F	53.5°F	55.2°F
Apr 19	59.1°F	53.7°F	55.4°F
Apr 20	58.9°F	53.9°F	55.3°F
Apr 21	58.5°F	54.6°F	55.3°F
Apr 22	56.2°F	55.4°F	55.1°F
Apr 23	56.4°F	56.0°F	55.4°F
Apr 24	57.2°F	55.7°F	55.3°F
Apr 25	57.3°F	55.7°F	55.3°F
Apr 26	57.5°F	55.9°F	55.5°F
Apr 27	57.3°F	56.5°F	55.6°F
Apr 28	57.0°F	56.0°F	55.2°F
Apr 29	57.5°F	55.6°F	55.0°F
Apr 30	57.6°F	55.3°F	55.1°F
May 1	57.5°F	55.0°F	55.0°F
May 2	57.3°F	55.1°F	54.8°F
May 3	57.4°F	55.3°F	54.9°F
May 4	57.2°F	54.3°F	54.7°F
May 5	57.4°F	55.0°F	54.9°F
May 6	57.3°F	55.6°F	54.8°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 55.5°F in Winter, 55.2°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	60.0°F	54mi
Redwood City	61.4°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

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