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 17.49°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.

63.5

°F

September 17, 07:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.6°F

Tomorrow:

63.5°F

Sunrise:

06:51

Sunset:

19:12

Day Length:

12 h. 21 min.

Monterey in September

Minimum:

53.5°F

Average:

55.6°F

Maximum:

57.8°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 63.5°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 4.4°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

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 63.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 56.7°F on 2018.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 63.5°F, while the maximum might reach 64.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 3	58.8°F	58.5°F	60.5°F
Sep 4	59.6°F	59.2°F	60.5°F
Sep 5	59.5°F	59.7°F	60.5°F
Sep 6	58.9°F	60.0°F	60.3°F
Sep 7	59.5°F	60.3°F	60.8°F
Sep 8	60.7°F	60.8°F	61.1°F
Sep 9	61.5°F	61.6°F	61.0°F
Sep 10	61.5°F	61.3°F	61.1°F
Sep 11	61.8°F	59.9°F	60.9°F
Sep 12	62.5°F	58.5°F	60.6°F
Sep 13	63.1°F	57.7°F	60.3°F
Sep 14	63.0°F	59.0°F	60.4°F
Sep 15	62.9°F	58.3°F	60.0°F
Sep 16	63.6°F	57.2°F	59.7°F
Sep 17	63.5°F	56.8°F	59.1°F
Sep 18	63.5°F	57.3°F	59.1°F
Sep 19	63.7°F	56.6°F	59.3°F
Sep 20	63.8°F	56.8°F	59.5°F
Sep 21	64.4°F	59.2°F	60.0°F
Sep 22	64.5°F	57.6°F	60.1°F
Sep 23	64.3°F	56.7°F	59.9°F
Sep 24	64.2°F	57.0°F	59.8°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	61.4°F	3mi
San Jose	69.4°F	51mi
Redwood City	70.9°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey