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 18.22°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

June 19, 16:43

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

63.8°F

Tomorrow:

64.9°F

Sunrise:

05:44

Sunset:

20:09

Day Length:

14 h. 25 min.

Malibu in June

Minimum:

57.5°F

Average:

59.4°F

Maximum:

61.5°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 about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

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 65.7°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 62.7°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 64.8°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
Jun 5	63.1°F	62.4°F	62.2°F
Jun 6	64.0°F	62.2°F	62.6°F
Jun 7	64.1°F	60.9°F	62.7°F
Jun 8	63.8°F	59.8°F	62.5°F
Jun 9	63.9°F	58.8°F	62.2°F
Jun 10	63.7°F	59.9°F	62.4°F
Jun 11	65.3°F	59.4°F	62.5°F
Jun 12	66.9°F	60.8°F	62.9°F
Jun 13	68.1°F	62.2°F	63.6°F
Jun 14	66.4°F	62.5°F	63.6°F
Jun 15	66.5°F	63.9°F	63.4°F
Jun 16	64.5°F	63.8°F	63.9°F
Jun 17	64.3°F	63.9°F	64.1°F
Jun 18	63.8°F	63.8°F	64.5°F
Jun 19	64.8°F	64.6°F	64.8°F
Jun 20	64.9°F	64.2°F	64.9°F
Jun 21	64.6°F	64.7°F	64.7°F
Jun 22	65.0°F	64.6°F	65.0°F
Jun 23	65.1°F	65.7°F	65.2°F
Jun 24	64.9°F	66.6°F	64.9°F
Jun 25	64.5°F	66.2°F	64.5°F
Jun 26	64.3°F	66.1°F	64.3°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 August 11, 2018, reaching a 73.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 4, 2025, dipping to 52.5°F. The average readings by season are 59.4°F in Winter, 59.0°F in Spring, 66.3°F in Summer, and 65.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Venice	65.9°F	18mi
Redondo Beach	64.0°F	26mi
Long Beach	60.6°F	38mi
Laguna Beach	66.1°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Malibu