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 15.32°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.

59.6

°F

August 29, 12:08

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.8°F

Tomorrow:

59.9°F

Sunrise:

06:36

Sunset:

19:40

Day Length:

13 h. 4 min.

Monterey in September

Minimum:

53.5°F

Average:

55.6°F

Maximum:

58.1°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 59.6°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 0.8°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 rise 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.9°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.7°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
Aug 15	60.9°F	60.5°F	60.3°F
Aug 16	60.8°F	59.4°F	60.0°F
Aug 17	60.8°F	58.7°F	59.7°F
Aug 18	61.0°F	60.0°F	59.6°F
Aug 19	60.3°F	61.3°F	59.8°F
Aug 20	60.5°F	62.3°F	60.1°F
Aug 21	60.3°F	62.3°F	59.9°F
Aug 22	61.7°F	62.7°F	59.8°F
Aug 23	61.1°F	61.4°F	59.7°F
Aug 24	61.1°F	60.2°F	59.7°F
Aug 25	60.4°F	58.9°F	59.7°F
Aug 26	59.1°F	59.1°F	59.9°F
Aug 27	60.7°F	59.0°F	60.1°F
Aug 28	60.8°F	59.1°F	60.1°F
Aug 29	59.6°F	59.4°F	60.4°F
Aug 30	59.9°F	60.7°F	60.7°F
Aug 31	59.7°F	61.0°F	60.5°F
Sep 1	59.8°F	61.4°F	60.6°F
Sep 2	59.9°F	60.4°F	60.7°F
Sep 3	59.5°F	58.8°F	60.3°F
Sep 4	59.6°F	59.6°F	60.4°F
Sep 5	59.6°F	59.5°F	60.4°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	58.0°F	3mi
San Jose	70.0°F	51mi
Redwood City	69.5°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey