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 18.25°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.

64.9

°F

October 10, 11:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.6°F

Tomorrow:

64.6°F

Sunrise:

06:56

Sunset:

18:28

Day Length:

11 h. 32 min.

Malibu in October

Minimum:

56.6°F

Average:

59.3°F

Maximum:

61.9°F

Sea water temperature in Malibu today

As of now, in Malibu, the water temperature is 64.9°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 2.7°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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 72.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 64.9°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Malibu

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	67.8°F	64.0°F	67.8°F
Sep 27	67.5°F	62.3°F	67.7°F
Sep 28	68.4°F	62.8°F	68.1°F
Sep 29	67.2°F	63.6°F	68.2°F
Sep 30	67.2°F	63.4°F	68.3°F
Oct 1	67.0°F	63.7°F	68.0°F
Oct 2	65.7°F	64.8°F	67.5°F
Oct 3	65.9°F	64.6°F	67.5°F
Oct 4	66.0°F	64.5°F	67.2°F
Oct 5	64.5°F	64.8°F	67.2°F
Oct 6	64.7°F	64.9°F	67.2°F
Oct 7	65.5°F	64.8°F	67.3°F
Oct 8	65.5°F	64.9°F	67.4°F
Oct 9	65.6°F	64.9°F	67.5°F
Oct 10	64.9°F	64.9°F	67.6°F
Oct 11	64.6°F	64.7°F	67.3°F
Oct 12	64.4°F	64.8°F	67.1°F
Oct 13	64.1°F	64.4°F	66.8°F
Oct 14	63.8°F	64.2°F	66.5°F
Oct 15	64.0°F	63.6°F	66.7°F
Oct 16	64.1°F	64.0°F	66.8°F
Oct 17	64.3°F	64.3°F	67.0°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, 66.4°F in Summer, and 66.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Venice	67.3°F	18mi
Redondo Beach	67.4°F	26mi
Long Beach	65.0°F	38mi
Laguna Beach	65.9°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Malibu