What is the current water temperature in Monterey?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Monterey?

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 12.28°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 Monterey

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Monterey. 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.

54.1

°F

May 18, 15:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.0°F

Tomorrow:

53.9°F

Sunrise:

05:57

Sunset:

20:11

Day Length:

14 h. 14 min.

Monterey in May

Minimum:

53.3°F

Average:

55.3°F

Maximum:

58.7°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 54.1°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 2.1°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 59.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 53.4°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 53.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	58.3°F	52.4°F	55.3°F
May 5	57.1°F	53.9°F	55.4°F
May 6	56.0°F	54.7°F	55.2°F
May 7	56.2°F	54.3°F	55.0°F
May 8	55.2°F	54.9°F	54.7°F
May 9	55.5°F	54.8°F	54.9°F
May 10	55.5°F	55.7°F	55.0°F
May 11	55.5°F	56.4°F	55.0°F
May 12	55.8°F	57.0°F	55.2°F
May 13	56.3°F	57.3°F	55.8°F
May 14	56.8°F	58.5°F	56.2°F
May 15	56.1°F	59.0°F	56.4°F
May 16	54.2°F	58.8°F	56.5°F
May 17	54.0°F	58.9°F	56.1°F
May 18	54.1°F	59.1°F	56.2°F
May 19	53.9°F	58.7°F	56.0°F
May 20	53.9°F	58.5°F	56.0°F
May 21	53.8°F	58.1°F	55.9°F
May 22	53.8°F	57.1°F	55.9°F
May 23	53.8°F	55.8°F	55.9°F
May 24	54.0°F	54.9°F	56.1°F
May 25	54.2°F	55.2°F	56.4°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 Monterey by month

In an average year, Monterey offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Monterey was recorded on August 17, 2020, reaching a 66.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2023, dipping to 50.9°F. The average readings by season are 55.7°F in Winter, 55.6°F in Spring, 58.6°F in Summer, and 59.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Carmel-by-the-Sea	53.1°F	3mi
San Jose	62.6°F	51mi
Redwood City	65.3°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey