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 13.62°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.

56.5

°F

February 22, 08:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.4°F

Tomorrow:

56.4°F

Sunrise:

06:48

Sunset:

17:55

Day Length:

11 h. 7 min.

Monterey in February

Minimum:

53.5°F

Average:

55.6°F

Maximum:

58.9°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 56.5°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 1.8°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 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 56.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 52.4°F on 2023.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week displays a degree of variability. While the average temperature will hold relatively steady at 56.2°F, the minimum temperature may go down to 54.2°F, and the maximum might reach 56.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Monterey

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 8	57.8°F	54.6°F	55.3°F
Feb 9	58.0°F	54.8°F	55.5°F
Feb 10	58.1°F	54.8°F	55.5°F
Feb 11	57.8°F	54.6°F	55.4°F
Feb 12	57.2°F	54.5°F	55.3°F
Feb 13	57.6°F	54.6°F	55.3°F
Feb 14	57.8°F	54.4°F	55.3°F
Feb 15	57.5°F	54.2°F	55.3°F
Feb 16	57.4°F	54.3°F	55.3°F
Feb 17	57.0°F	54.4°F	55.4°F
Feb 18	57.1°F	54.4°F	55.3°F
Feb 19	56.8°F	54.6°F	55.1°F
Feb 20	56.6°F	55.2°F	55.1°F
Feb 21	56.4°F	55.9°F	55.0°F
Feb 22	56.5°F	55.6°F	54.7°F
Feb 23	56.4°F	55.3°F	54.7°F
Feb 24	56.5°F	55.5°F	54.7°F
Feb 25	56.6°F	55.9°F	54.8°F
Feb 26	56.6°F	55.6°F	54.9°F
Feb 27	56.6°F	55.8°F	54.8°F
Feb 28	56.4°F	55.7°F	54.6°F
Mar 1	54.2°F	53.4°F	54.5°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 55.4°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	56.3°F	3mi
San Jose	54.4°F	51mi
Redwood City	53.7°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey