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 17.27°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.

63.1

°F

October 12, 04:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.6°F

Tomorrow:

62.8°F

Sunrise:

07:12

Sunset:

18:35

Day Length:

11 h. 23 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 63.1°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 4.1°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 56.2°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	59.8°F
Oct 11	63.6°F	63.3°F	59.9°F
Oct 12	63.1°F	63.1°F	58.9°F
Oct 13	62.8°F	63.1°F	58.7°F
Oct 14	63.2°F	62.7°F	59.0°F
Oct 15	63.0°F	61.8°F	58.9°F
Oct 16	63.0°F	61.6°F	58.8°F
Oct 17	62.7°F	61.5°F	58.6°F
Oct 18	62.7°F	61.1°F	58.5°F
Oct 19	62.4°F	58.6°F	58.3°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 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	63.7°F	3mi
San Jose	66.3°F	51mi
Redwood City	67.3°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey