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 15.22°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.

59.4

°F

August 16, 06:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.5°F

Tomorrow:

59.2°F

Sunrise:

06:26

Sunset:

19:57

Day Length:

13 h. 31 min.

Monterey in August

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 59.4°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 0.8°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.1°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 57.1°F on 2024.

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 59.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 2	62.8°F	62.4°F	59.7°F
Aug 3	62.1°F	62.8°F	59.3°F
Aug 4	61.9°F	61.8°F	59.5°F
Aug 5	61.7°F	60.9°F	59.8°F
Aug 6	61.6°F	57.6°F	59.5°F
Aug 7	62.1°F	57.3°F	59.4°F
Aug 8	61.1°F	57.2°F	59.2°F
Aug 9	61.1°F	56.2°F	59.2°F
Aug 10	61.3°F	56.5°F	59.4°F
Aug 11	61.4°F	56.5°F	59.5°F
Aug 12	59.7°F	56.8°F	59.7°F
Aug 13	60.3°F	57.1°F	60.0°F
Aug 14	60.1°F	57.3°F	60.3°F
Aug 15	60.5°F	57.5°F	60.5°F
Aug 16	59.4°F	57.1°F	60.2°F
Aug 17	59.2°F	57.1°F	60.1°F
Aug 18	59.0°F	57.3°F	59.9°F
Aug 19	59.1°F	57.8°F	59.9°F
Aug 20	59.2°F	57.8°F	60.0°F
Aug 21	58.9°F	56.4°F	59.8°F
Aug 22	58.7°F	57.3°F	59.5°F
Aug 23	58.8°F	57.6°F	59.7°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 58.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Carmel-by-the-Sea	58.7°F	3mi
San Jose	67.4°F	51mi
Redwood City	69.1°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey