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 12.68°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.

54.8

°F

March 14, 17:22

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.8°F

Tomorrow:

54.8°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

19:02

Day Length:

11 h. 55 min.

Malibu in March

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 54.8°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 3.4°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 62.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 55.3°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 55.0°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
Feb 28	57.8°F	59.1°F	58.1°F
Mar 1	58.1°F	60.2°F	58.2°F
Mar 2	58.3°F	59.9°F	58.1°F
Mar 3	57.6°F	59.8°F	58.0°F
Mar 4	55.8°F	59.6°F	58.1°F
Mar 5	55.1°F	59.2°F	58.0°F
Mar 6	55.3°F	59.5°F	57.9°F
Mar 7	54.3°F	59.3°F	57.7°F
Mar 8	53.0°F	59.1°F	57.6°F
Mar 9	53.2°F	59.0°F	57.6°F
Mar 10	54.4°F	58.5°F	57.7°F
Mar 11	54.3°F	58.8°F	57.8°F
Mar 12	54.3°F	58.7°F	57.8°F
Mar 13	54.8°F	57.8°F	57.8°F
Mar 14	54.8°F	58.4°F	58.2°F
Mar 15	54.8°F	57.6°F	58.1°F
Mar 16	54.8°F	57.2°F	58.2°F
Mar 17	54.8°F	57.8°F	58.1°F
Mar 18	54.9°F	58.0°F	58.3°F
Mar 19	55.0°F	58.1°F	58.4°F
Mar 20	55.2°F	58.3°F	58.6°F
Mar 21	55.3°F	32.0°F	58.7°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 March 27, 2021, dipping to 53.0°F. The average readings by season are 59.5°F in Winter, 59.0°F in Spring, 66.5°F in Summer, and 66.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Venice	55.8°F	18mi
Redondo Beach	56.3°F	26mi
Long Beach	56.1°F	38mi
Laguna Beach	56.9°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Malibu