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 18.2°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.

64.8

°F

October 31, 05:38

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.2°F

Tomorrow:

64.8°F

Sunrise:

07:14

Sunset:

18:03

Day Length:

10 h. 49 min.

Malibu in November

Minimum:

56.8°F

Average:

59.2°F

Maximum:

61.7°F

Sea water temperature in Malibu today

As of now, in Malibu, the water temperature is 64.8°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 0.2°F higher 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 stay about the same.

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 69.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 59.3°F on 2021.

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 64.7°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
Oct 17	64.5°F	64.3°F	66.8°F
Oct 18	65.3°F	64.3°F	66.7°F
Oct 19	65.7°F	63.1°F	66.7°F
Oct 20	66.1°F	62.8°F	66.3°F
Oct 21	65.6°F	62.2°F	66.3°F
Oct 22	65.4°F	62.1°F	66.0°F
Oct 23	64.7°F	61.9°F	65.8°F
Oct 24	63.3°F	62.3°F	65.5°F
Oct 25	63.6°F	63.2°F	65.6°F
Oct 26	63.9°F	64.0°F	65.8°F
Oct 27	64.6°F	63.5°F	65.5°F
Oct 28	65.0°F	63.5°F	65.5°F
Oct 29	64.9°F	63.5°F	65.4°F
Oct 30	65.2°F	62.7°F	65.0°F
Oct 31	64.8°F	60.4°F	64.5°F
Nov 1	64.8°F	60.3°F	64.6°F
Nov 2	65.0°F	60.7°F	64.7°F
Nov 3	65.1°F	61.0°F	64.9°F
Nov 4	64.8°F	60.4°F	64.5°F
Nov 5	64.6°F	60.6°F	64.4°F
Nov 6	64.5°F	60.5°F	64.2°F
Nov 7	64.2°F	58.7°F	64.0°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	65.9°F	18mi
Redondo Beach	66.2°F	26mi
Long Beach	64.9°F	38mi
Laguna Beach	65.8°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Malibu