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 14.33°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.

57.8

°F

December 21, 10:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

57.8°F

Tomorrow:

57.8°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

16:50

Day Length:

9 h. 53 min.

Malibu in December

Minimum:

57.4°F

Average:

59.4°F

Maximum:

62.0°F

Sea water temperature in Malibu today

As of now, in Malibu, the water temperature is 57.8°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 2.6°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 63.9°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 57.7°F on 2022.

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 57.8°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
Dec 7	58.8°F	63.2°F	61.6°F
Dec 8	58.7°F	62.7°F	61.6°F
Dec 9	58.3°F	62.4°F	61.6°F
Dec 10	58.6°F	62.5°F	61.7°F
Dec 11	59.0°F	62.2°F	61.6°F
Dec 12	58.5°F	61.9°F	61.5°F
Dec 13	58.5°F	62.3°F	61.5°F
Dec 14	57.7°F	62.4°F	61.2°F
Dec 15	57.6°F	62.8°F	61.1°F
Dec 16	57.3°F	61.8°F	60.8°F
Dec 17	57.2°F	61.8°F	60.7°F
Dec 18	56.9°F	61.7°F	60.4°F
Dec 19	57.0°F	61.6°F	60.3°F
Dec 20	57.8°F	61.6°F	60.2°F
Dec 21	57.8°F	61.6°F	60.4°F
Dec 22	57.8°F	61.6°F	60.4°F
Dec 23	57.9°F	61.9°F	60.5°F
Dec 24	58.0°F	62.1°F	60.6°F
Dec 25	57.9°F	62.1°F	60.5°F
Dec 26	57.8°F	62.5°F	60.4°F
Dec 27	57.6°F	62.2°F	60.2°F
Dec 28	57.5°F	62.0°F	60.2°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 59.8°F in Winter, 59.2°F in Spring, 66.7°F in Summer, and 66.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Venice	57.5°F	18mi
Redondo Beach	58.5°F	26mi
Long Beach	58.8°F	38mi
Laguna Beach	59.8°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Malibu