What is the current water temperature in Malibu?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Malibu?

As of now, in Malibu, the water temperature is 18.16°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 Malibu

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Malibu. 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.

64.7

°F

July 14, 10:26

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.3°F

Tomorrow:

64.7°F

Sunrise:

05:54

Sunset:

20:07

Day Length:

14 h. 13 min.

Malibu in July

Minimum:

57.7°F

Average:

59.5°F

Maximum:

61.8°F

Sea water temperature in Malibu today

As of now, in Malibu, the water temperature is 64.7°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 3.0°F lower 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 71.7°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 64.0°F on 2023.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 64.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Malibu

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 30	66.3°F	62.3°F	65.2°F
Jul 1	64.7°F	63.3°F	65.3°F
Jul 2	65.1°F	64.9°F	65.7°F
Jul 3	65.5°F	64.2°F	65.8°F
Jul 4	65.8°F	64.9°F	66.0°F
Jul 5	65.7°F	65.9°F	65.9°F
Jul 6	64.5°F	65.9°F	65.9°F
Jul 7	65.2°F	66.0°F	66.0°F
Jul 8	65.1°F	66.3°F	66.2°F
Jul 9	63.3°F	66.3°F	66.2°F
Jul 10	63.8°F	67.5°F	67.0°F
Jul 11	62.4°F	67.1°F	66.8°F
Jul 12	63.6°F	67.8°F	67.4°F
Jul 13	64.3°F	67.5°F	67.5°F
Jul 14	64.7°F	67.6°F	67.7°F
Jul 15	64.7°F	68.6°F	67.7°F
Jul 16	64.8°F	67.6°F	67.8°F
Jul 17	64.5°F	65.9°F	67.5°F
Jul 18	64.7°F	65.7°F	67.7°F
Jul 19	64.8°F	66.4°F	67.8°F
Jul 20	65.0°F	66.8°F	68.0°F
Jul 21	65.1°F	67.6°F	68.1°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 Malibu by month

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

The warmest water in Malibu was recorded on September 12, 2015, reaching a 74.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 4, 2025, dipping to 52.5°F. The average readings by season are 59.5°F in Winter, 58.9°F in Spring, 66.5°F in Summer, and 66.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Venice	67.9°F	18mi
Redondo Beach	67.3°F	26mi
Long Beach	63.6°F	38mi
Laguna Beach	67.3°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Malibu