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 14.95°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.

58.9

°F

November 16, 22:58

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.7°F

Tomorrow:

58.9°F

Sunrise:

06:46

Sunset:

16:58

Day Length:

10 h. 12 min.

Monterey in November

Minimum:

53.3°F

Average:

55.5°F

Maximum:

58.0°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 58.9°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 2.1°F higher 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

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 58.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 54.9°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 2	60.1°F	56.1°F	58.1°F
Nov 3	59.9°F	56.6°F	57.9°F
Nov 4	59.9°F	56.1°F	57.8°F
Nov 5	58.8°F	56.1°F	57.7°F
Nov 6	56.4°F	56.3°F	57.5°F
Nov 7	57.4°F	56.5°F	57.5°F
Nov 8	58.0°F	55.3°F	57.5°F
Nov 9	58.8°F	55.4°F	57.6°F
Nov 10	58.3°F	55.3°F	57.5°F
Nov 11	58.4°F	55.5°F	57.7°F
Nov 12	57.3°F	55.2°F	57.4°F
Nov 13	57.5°F	55.0°F	57.2°F
Nov 14	58.6°F	55.1°F	57.3°F
Nov 15	58.7°F	55.0°F	57.0°F
Nov 16	58.9°F	54.9°F	56.9°F
Nov 17	58.9°F	54.9°F	56.9°F
Nov 18	58.7°F	54.7°F	56.7°F
Nov 19	58.7°F	54.1°F	56.6°F
Nov 20	58.7°F	53.8°F	56.7°F
Nov 21	58.7°F	53.5°F	56.6°F
Nov 22	58.7°F	53.4°F	56.6°F
Nov 23	58.6°F	53.8°F	56.5°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, 55.7°F in Spring, 58.4°F in Summer, and 58.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Carmel-by-the-Sea	58.9°F	3mi
San Jose	61.8°F	51mi
Redwood City	62.7°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey