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 13.92°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.

57.1

°F

January 22, 04:27

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.0°F

Tomorrow:

57.2°F

Sunrise:

07:16

Sunset:

17:23

Day Length:

10 h. 7 min.

Monterey in January

Minimum:

53.3°F

Average:

55.6°F

Maximum:

58.7°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 57.1°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 2.0°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 53.1°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.0°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
Jan 8	58.2°F	54.3°F	55.5°F
Jan 9	58.1°F	54.1°F	55.6°F
Jan 10	57.7°F	53.9°F	55.5°F
Jan 11	57.6°F	53.3°F	55.4°F
Jan 12	57.5°F	53.0°F	55.4°F
Jan 13	57.5°F	52.8°F	55.4°F
Jan 14	57.4°F	52.8°F	55.4°F
Jan 15	57.0°F	52.6°F	55.3°F
Jan 16	56.8°F	52.7°F	55.2°F
Jan 17	56.8°F	53.2°F	55.1°F
Jan 18	56.9°F	53.7°F	55.3°F
Jan 19	57.0°F	53.8°F	55.3°F
Jan 20	57.1°F	53.5°F	55.3°F
Jan 21	57.0°F	53.3°F	55.2°F
Jan 22	57.1°F	53.1°F	55.1°F
Jan 23	57.2°F	52.8°F	55.2°F
Jan 24	57.1°F	52.9°F	55.2°F
Jan 25	57.0°F	52.5°F	55.0°F
Jan 26	57.0°F	53.2°F	55.1°F
Jan 27	57.0°F	52.9°F	55.0°F
Jan 28	57.0°F	52.9°F	55.0°F
Jan 29	57.1°F	53.5°F	55.1°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 55.3°F in Winter, 55.7°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	57.3°F	3mi
San Jose	53.6°F	51mi
Redwood City	54.0°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey