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 12.9°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.

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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.

55.2

°F

May 17, 03:14

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.2°F

Tomorrow:

55.1°F

Sunrise:

05:59

Sunset:

20:09

Day Length:

14 h. 10 min.

Monterey in May

Minimum:

53.3°F

Average:

55.4°F

Maximum:

58.7°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 55.2°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 1.1°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 stay about the same.

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 59.3°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 52.4°F on 2021.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 55.0°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
May 3	57.1°F	56.1°F	55.9°F
May 4	56.5°F	54.9°F	55.6°F
May 5	57.8°F	55.7°F	55.9°F
May 6	57.0°F	56.7°F	55.7°F
May 7	57.2°F	56.9°F	55.7°F
May 8	56.2°F	56.6°F	55.4°F
May 9	57.9°F	55.9°F	55.6°F
May 10	58.4°F	56.0°F	55.7°F
May 11	56.3°F	55.7°F	55.4°F
May 12	54.8°F	55.8°F	55.4°F
May 13	53.7°F	57.0°F	56.0°F
May 14	55.3°F	57.2°F	56.5°F
May 15	55.0°F	56.2°F	56.4°F
May 16	56.2°F	57.0°F	56.5°F
May 17	55.2°F	57.4°F	56.4°F
May 18	55.1°F	56.4°F	56.2°F
May 19	54.9°F	55.9°F	56.0°F
May 20	55.1°F	56.3°F	56.2°F
May 21	54.8°F	56.3°F	56.0°F
May 22	55.0°F	56.9°F	56.1°F
May 23	55.0°F	57.1°F	56.1°F
May 24	55.0°F	55.1°F	56.1°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 55.5°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	52.8°F	3mi
San Jose	65.9°F	51mi
Redwood City	64.9°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey