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 14.19°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.

57.5

°F

April 12, 20:36

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.1°F

Tomorrow:

57.0°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

19:39

Day Length:

13 h. 1 min.

Monterey in April

Minimum:

53.3°F

Average:

55.5°F

Maximum:

58.7°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 57.5°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 1.7°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 51.3°F on 2022.

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 57.3°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
Mar 29	56.6°F	56.1°F	55.7°F
Mar 30	56.8°F	56.3°F	55.7°F
Mar 31	57.8°F	55.2°F	55.7°F
Apr 1	58.1°F	54.8°F	56.1°F
Apr 2	57.9°F	54.2°F	56.1°F
Apr 3	58.3°F	54.2°F	56.0°F
Apr 4	58.4°F	54.4°F	56.1°F
Apr 5	59.0°F	55.3°F	56.2°F
Apr 6	59.6°F	56.2°F	56.1°F
Apr 7	59.7°F	56.4°F	56.2°F
Apr 8	59.8°F	57.4°F	56.4°F
Apr 9	60.0°F	58.4°F	56.3°F
Apr 10	60.3°F	58.4°F	56.3°F
Apr 11	59.1°F	58.7°F	56.2°F
Apr 12	57.5°F	59.1°F	55.8°F
Apr 13	57.0°F	56.6°F	55.3°F
Apr 14	57.2°F	56.1°F	55.4°F
Apr 15	57.5°F	55.5°F	55.8°F
Apr 16	57.5°F	54.7°F	55.8°F
Apr 17	57.3°F	54.2°F	55.6°F
Apr 18	57.0°F	53.2°F	55.3°F
Apr 19	57.3°F	53.9°F	55.6°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	57.6°F	3mi
San Jose	63.7°F	51mi
Redwood City	63.9°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey