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 14.89°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 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.

58.8

°F

December 21, 09:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.8°F

Tomorrow:

58.7°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

16:49

Day Length:

9 h. 55 min.

Long Beach in December

Minimum:

57.7°F

Average:

59.2°F

Maximum:

61.4°F

Sea water temperature in Long Beach today

As of now, in Long Beach, the water temperature is 58.8°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 1.7°F lower 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 is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.0°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 58.0°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 58.5°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
Dec 7	57.1°F	62.3°F	61.1°F
Dec 8	57.2°F	62.3°F	61.1°F
Dec 9	57.6°F	62.4°F	61.1°F
Dec 10	58.0°F	62.4°F	61.1°F
Dec 11	57.6°F	62.2°F	60.9°F
Dec 12	57.2°F	62.1°F	61.0°F
Dec 13	57.1°F	62.0°F	60.9°F
Dec 14	57.0°F	62.1°F	60.8°F
Dec 15	57.0°F	61.9°F	60.8°F
Dec 16	57.3°F	62.1°F	60.6°F
Dec 17	56.9°F	62.0°F	60.4°F
Dec 18	56.6°F	62.0°F	60.3°F
Dec 19	57.1°F	62.1°F	60.2°F
Dec 20	58.8°F	62.1°F	60.2°F
Dec 21	58.8°F	62.1°F	60.5°F
Dec 22	58.7°F	62.0°F	60.5°F
Dec 23	58.8°F	61.8°F	60.5°F
Dec 24	58.7°F	61.8°F	60.5°F
Dec 25	58.6°F	62.0°F	60.4°F
Dec 26	58.5°F	62.0°F	60.2°F
Dec 27	58.3°F	61.8°F	60.0°F
Dec 28	58.0°F	61.6°F	59.8°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 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 59.6°F in Winter, 59.7°F in Spring, 65.6°F in Summer, and 65.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Redondo Beach	58.5°F	13mi
Venice	57.5°F	22mi
Laguna Beach	59.8°F	28mi
Malibu	57.8°F	38mi
Oceanside	60.4°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Long Beach