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 14.44°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.

58.0

°F

November 23, 22:30

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.1°F

Tomorrow:

58.0°F

Sunrise:

06:53

Sunset:

16:55

Day Length:

10 h. 2 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 58.0°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 1.5°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

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 61.9°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 52.9°F on 2022.

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 57.7°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
Nov 9	57.2°F	54.4°F	57.4°F
Nov 10	57.2°F	54.2°F	57.2°F
Nov 11	57.1°F	54.2°F	57.2°F
Nov 12	57.4°F	54.0°F	57.0°F
Nov 13	57.5°F	54.0°F	57.0°F
Nov 14	58.6°F	54.1°F	57.1°F
Nov 15	59.2°F	54.7°F	57.1°F
Nov 16	58.9°F	55.0°F	57.1°F
Nov 17	58.7°F	54.9°F	57.0°F
Nov 18	58.6°F	54.4°F	57.0°F
Nov 19	58.5°F	54.2°F	56.9°F
Nov 20	58.3°F	53.8°F	56.9°F
Nov 21	58.4°F	53.6°F	56.8°F
Nov 22	58.1°F	53.9°F	56.6°F
Nov 23	58.0°F	54.1°F	56.5°F
Nov 24	58.0°F	54.4°F	56.5°F
Nov 25	58.0°F	54.5°F	56.5°F
Nov 26	57.8°F	54.5°F	56.3°F
Nov 27	57.6°F	54.8°F	56.1°F
Nov 28	57.6°F	54.8°F	56.1°F
Nov 29	57.3°F	54.3°F	55.8°F
Nov 30	57.2°F	53.9°F	55.7°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	58.0°F	3mi
San Jose	59.8°F	54mi
Redwood City	59.8°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

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