What is the current water temperature in Long Beach?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Long Beach?

As of now, in Long Beach, the water temperature is 16.15°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Long Beach

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Long Beach. 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.

61.1

°F

January 15, 22:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.7°F

Tomorrow:

61.0°F

Sunrise:

06:58

Sunset:

17:07

Day Length:

10 h. 9 min.

Long Beach in January

Minimum:

57.2°F

Average:

59.5°F

Maximum:

62.1°F

Sea water temperature in Long Beach today

As of now, in Long Beach, the water temperature is 61.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.3°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 stay about the same.

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 61.2°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 57.2°F on 2025.

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 61.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Long Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	62.1°F	57.8°F	59.5°F
Jan 2	62.2°F	57.9°F	59.4°F
Jan 3	61.8°F	57.7°F	59.3°F
Jan 4	62.4°F	57.7°F	59.3°F
Jan 5	62.2°F	57.6°F	59.3°F
Jan 6	62.0°F	57.7°F	59.3°F
Jan 7	62.2°F	57.8°F	59.3°F
Jan 8	61.6°F	58.2°F	59.2°F
Jan 9	61.7°F	57.7°F	59.0°F
Jan 10	61.8°F	57.3°F	59.1°F
Jan 11	61.3°F	57.7°F	59.2°F
Jan 12	61.0°F	57.7°F	59.0°F
Jan 13	61.0°F	57.7°F	59.0°F
Jan 14	60.7°F	57.4°F	58.9°F
Jan 15	61.1°F	57.2°F	58.8°F
Jan 16	61.0°F	57.1°F	58.7°F
Jan 17	61.1°F	57.1°F	58.8°F
Jan 18	61.2°F	57.0°F	58.9°F
Jan 19	61.2°F	56.9°F	58.9°F
Jan 20	61.2°F	57.0°F	58.9°F
Jan 21	61.1°F	57.0°F	58.8°F
Jan 22	61.0°F	56.9°F	58.7°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 Long Beach by month

In an average year, Long Beach offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Long Beach was recorded on August 24, 2020, reaching a 74.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 11, 2023, dipping to 51.6°F. The average readings by season are 59.1°F in Winter, 59.3°F in Spring, 65.2°F in Summer, and 65.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Redondo Beach	61.1°F	13mi
Venice	61.1°F	22mi
Laguna Beach	61.0°F	28mi
Malibu	60.9°F	38mi
Oceanside	61.9°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Long Beach