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 15.72°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.

60.3

°F

March 11, 02:02

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.6°F

Tomorrow:

60.4°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

18:57

Day Length:

11 h. 48 min.

Long Beach in March

Minimum:

57.2°F

Average:

59.3°F

Maximum:

61.8°F

Sea water temperature in Long Beach today

As of now, in Long Beach, the water temperature is 60.3°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 2.2°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 54.8°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Long Beach

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 25	59.6°F	59.3°F	57.8°F
Feb 26	60.1°F	58.9°F	57.9°F
Feb 27	60.3°F	59.3°F	58.0°F
Feb 28	60.4°F	59.4°F	58.1°F
Mar 1	60.7°F	58.9°F	58.3°F
Mar 2	61.5°F	58.2°F	58.5°F
Mar 3	60.4°F	58.1°F	58.3°F
Mar 4	60.0°F	56.5°F	58.2°F
Mar 5	60.2°F	56.1°F	58.2°F
Mar 6	60.4°F	55.9°F	58.3°F
Mar 7	60.6°F	54.8°F	58.1°F
Mar 8	59.8°F	53.9°F	57.8°F
Mar 9	59.4°F	54.5°F	57.7°F
Mar 10	59.6°F	55.6°F	58.0°F
Mar 11	60.3°F	56.1°F	58.1°F
Mar 12	60.4°F	55.6°F	58.2°F
Mar 13	60.5°F	56.3°F	58.4°F
Mar 14	60.2°F	56.1°F	58.0°F
Mar 15	60.4°F	55.9°F	58.2°F
Mar 16	60.6°F	56.0°F	58.4°F
Mar 17	60.4°F	56.2°F	58.2°F
Mar 18	60.5°F	57.1°F	58.3°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 59.3°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	59.1°F	13mi
Venice	60.2°F	22mi
Laguna Beach	60.7°F	28mi
Malibu	60.5°F	38mi
Oceanside	61.4°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Long Beach