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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.
Sea temperature in Malibu now

54.8

°F

March 14, 12:36

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.

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