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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.
Sea temperature in Long Beach now

38.0

°F

January 24, 15:11

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

38.5°F

Tomorrow:

37.9°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

17:19

Day Length:

10 h. 1 min.

Long Beach in January

Minimum:

40.6°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

50.7°F

Sea water temperature in Long Beach today

As of now, in Long Beach, the water temperature is 38.0°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 0.6°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 35.2°F on 2025.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 38.1°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 10 38.6°F 38.7°F 41.1°F
Jan 11 38.6°F 37.7°F 40.8°F
Jan 12 39.8°F 37.6°F 40.5°F
Jan 13 39.5°F 37.1°F 40.5°F
Jan 14 40.0°F 35.8°F 40.7°F
Jan 15 40.3°F 36.4°F 40.6°F
Jan 16 39.8°F 36.4°F 40.3°F
Jan 17 39.3°F 36.1°F 40.3°F
Jan 18 39.1°F 36.2°F 40.2°F
Jan 19 38.7°F 35.3°F 39.8°F
Jan 20 38.7°F 34.8°F 39.4°F
Jan 21 38.1°F 35.3°F 39.3°F
Jan 22 38.5°F 36.2°F 39.1°F
Jan 23 38.5°F 34.7°F 38.7°F
Jan 24 38.0°F 35.2°F 38.6°F
Jan 25 37.9°F 34.0°F 38.5°F
Jan 26 37.7°F 34.3°F 38.3°F
Jan 27 37.9°F 33.8°F 38.5°F
Jan 28 38.2°F 34.2°F 38.7°F
Jan 29 38.3°F 35.8°F 38.9°F
Jan 30 38.3°F 36.3°F 38.9°F
Jan 31 38.6°F 36.0°F 39.1°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 Long Beach, the months June through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 108 swimming days.
The warmest water in Long Beach was recorded on July 30, 2025, reaching a 86.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 19, 2018, dipping to 33.1°F. The average readings by season are 42.1°F in Winter, 54.0°F in Spring, 78.8°F in Summer, and 67.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Annapolis 35.9°F 36mi
Warsaw 37.4°F 38mi
Baltimore 36.4°F 58mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Long Beach