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 15.24°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 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.

59.4

°F

May 10, 18:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.5°F

Tomorrow:

59.7°F

Sunrise:

05:58

Sunset:

19:46

Day Length:

13 h. 48 min.

Malibu in May

Minimum:

57.5°F

Average:

59.3°F

Maximum:

61.4°F

Sea water temperature in Malibu today

As of now, in Malibu, the water temperature is 59.4°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 1.2°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 58.0°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

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 59.6°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
Apr 26	58.0°F	57.8°F	58.5°F
Apr 27	58.6°F	57.7°F	58.6°F
Apr 28	58.6°F	56.5°F	58.5°F
Apr 29	59.0°F	56.8°F	58.8°F
Apr 30	59.6°F	58.5°F	59.1°F
May 1	60.2°F	58.8°F	59.5°F
May 2	59.9°F	59.0°F	59.6°F
May 3	59.0°F	59.4°F	59.7°F
May 4	58.9°F	60.0°F	59.8°F
May 5	58.9°F	59.7°F	60.0°F
May 6	60.0°F	58.4°F	60.5°F
May 7	60.8°F	56.4°F	60.5°F
May 8	60.9°F	56.5°F	60.4°F
May 9	59.5°F	57.3°F	60.6°F
May 10	59.4°F	58.0°F	60.6°F
May 11	59.7°F	58.3°F	60.9°F
May 12	59.9°F	58.5°F	61.0°F
May 13	59.6°F	58.2°F	60.8°F
May 14	59.6°F	58.2°F	60.8°F
May 15	59.5°F	59.4°F	60.6°F
May 16	59.6°F	59.4°F	60.8°F
May 17	59.4°F	59.3°F	60.5°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	62.1°F	18mi
Redondo Beach	61.1°F	26mi
Long Beach	61.5°F	38mi
Laguna Beach	62.0°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Malibu