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 12.43°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.

54.4

°F

June 1, 09:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.3°F

Tomorrow:

54.3°F

Sunrise:

05:51

Sunset:

20:20

Day Length:

14 h. 29 min.

Monterey in June

Minimum:

53.4°F

Average:

55.3°F

Maximum:

58.6°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 54.4°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 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.3°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 54.2°F on 2022.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.6°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 18	56.4°F	54.1°F	56.1°F
May 19	55.9°F	54.1°F	56.0°F
May 20	56.3°F	54.9°F	56.2°F
May 21	56.3°F	54.6°F	56.0°F
May 22	56.9°F	55.9°F	56.2°F
May 23	57.1°F	56.6°F	56.2°F
May 24	55.1°F	57.0°F	56.2°F
May 25	53.3°F	57.3°F	56.3°F
May 26	53.0°F	57.5°F	56.6°F
May 27	53.2°F	57.5°F	56.6°F
May 28	52.9°F	57.3°F	56.7°F
May 29	54.1°F	56.6°F	56.4°F
May 30	53.5°F	56.4°F	56.1°F
May 31	54.3°F	56.8°F	56.2°F
Jun 1	54.4°F	56.8°F	56.4°F
Jun 2	54.3°F	56.3°F	56.4°F
Jun 3	54.6°F	56.6°F	56.6°F
Jun 4	54.8°F	57.2°F	56.9°F
Jun 5	54.8°F	57.6°F	56.9°F
Jun 6	54.7°F	58.5°F	56.7°F
Jun 7	54.7°F	57.7°F	56.7°F
Jun 8	54.5°F	56.0°F	56.5°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 55.5°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	52.5°F	3mi
San Jose	64.6°F	51mi
Redwood City	66.4°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey