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 14.37°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.

57.9

°F

November 21, 02:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.7°F

Tomorrow:

57.9°F

Sunrise:

06:34

Sunset:

16:48

Day Length:

10 h. 14 min.

Malibu in November

Minimum:

57.9°F

Average:

59.5°F

Maximum:

61.7°F

Sea water temperature in Malibu today

As of now, in Malibu, the water temperature is 57.9°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 5.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 66.3°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 59.0°F on 2020.

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 57.7°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
Nov 7	58.7°F	64.8°F	64.4°F
Nov 8	58.9°F	64.3°F	64.4°F
Nov 9	59.2°F	63.8°F	64.7°F
Nov 10	58.6°F	62.5°F	64.1°F
Nov 11	58.3°F	63.0°F	63.8°F
Nov 12	58.2°F	63.1°F	63.7°F
Nov 13	58.4°F	63.5°F	63.9°F
Nov 14	58.2°F	63.2°F	63.7°F
Nov 15	59.4°F	63.4°F	63.4°F
Nov 16	59.1°F	63.1°F	63.4°F
Nov 17	57.6°F	63.7°F	63.0°F
Nov 18	57.2°F	63.3°F	62.9°F
Nov 19	57.9°F	63.6°F	62.9°F
Nov 20	57.7°F	63.6°F	62.9°F
Nov 21	57.9°F	63.7°F	63.2°F
Nov 22	57.9°F	63.1°F	63.3°F
Nov 23	57.7°F	62.4°F	63.1°F
Nov 24	57.7°F	62.7°F	63.1°F
Nov 25	57.8°F	63.1°F	63.2°F
Nov 26	57.7°F	64.1°F	63.1°F
Nov 27	57.5°F	62.9°F	62.9°F
Nov 28	57.4°F	62.9°F	62.8°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 66.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Venice	58.1°F	18mi
Redondo Beach	57.7°F	26mi
Long Beach	57.4°F	38mi
Laguna Beach	58.7°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Malibu