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 16.8°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 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.

62.2

°F

October 10, 16:04

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.0°F

Tomorrow:

62.2°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

18:38

Day Length:

11 h. 28 min.

Monterey in October

Minimum:

53.5°F

Average:

55.5°F

Maximum:

57.7°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 62.2°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 2.7°F higher 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 56.7°F on 2017.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 61.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	60.6°F	61.4°F	60.2°F
Sep 27	61.2°F	61.1°F	60.3°F
Sep 28	61.3°F	61.3°F	60.7°F
Sep 29	60.9°F	62.0°F	60.9°F
Sep 30	60.6°F	62.1°F	60.4°F
Oct 1	60.4°F	62.7°F	60.1°F
Oct 2	60.6°F	62.7°F	60.2°F
Oct 3	60.3°F	63.8°F	60.1°F
Oct 4	61.5°F	63.4°F	60.2°F
Oct 5	62.6°F	63.5°F	60.4°F
Oct 6	64.2°F	64.0°F	60.6°F
Oct 7	63.8°F	64.0°F	60.4°F
Oct 8	63.7°F	63.6°F	60.5°F
Oct 9	63.0°F	62.1°F	60.0°F
Oct 10	62.2°F	61.6°F	59.5°F
Oct 11	62.2°F	63.3°F	59.5°F
Oct 12	61.6°F	63.1°F	58.9°F
Oct 13	61.4°F	63.1°F	58.7°F
Oct 14	61.7°F	62.7°F	59.0°F
Oct 15	61.6°F	61.8°F	58.9°F
Oct 16	61.5°F	61.6°F	58.8°F
Oct 17	61.3°F	61.5°F	58.6°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 55.5°F in Winter, 55.8°F in Spring, 58.2°F in Summer, and 58.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Carmel-by-the-Sea	62.9°F	3mi
San Jose	67.5°F	51mi
Redwood City	69.7°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey