What is the current water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

As of now, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the water temperature is 11.71°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 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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.

53.1

°F

May 18, 16:05

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.1°F

Tomorrow:

53.1°F

Sunrise:

05:58

Sunset:

20:11

Day Length:

14 h. 13 min.

Carmel-by-the-Sea in May

Minimum:

53.5°F

Average:

55.4°F

Maximum:

58.7°F

Sea water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea today

As of now, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, the water temperature is 53.1°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 2.6°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 53.1°F on 2021.

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 53.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	56.5°F	51.9°F	54.7°F
May 5	55.1°F	53.4°F	54.6°F
May 6	54.8°F	53.6°F	54.5°F
May 7	54.5°F	53.7°F	54.4°F
May 8	54.1°F	54.3°F	54.2°F
May 9	54.0°F	54.3°F	54.3°F
May 10	53.9°F	55.1°F	54.4°F
May 11	54.0°F	55.5°F	54.5°F
May 12	54.2°F	56.0°F	54.8°F
May 13	54.8°F	55.9°F	55.3°F
May 14	55.1°F	57.3°F	55.7°F
May 15	54.6°F	57.4°F	55.8°F
May 16	53.3°F	57.3°F	56.0°F
May 17	53.1°F	56.8°F	55.6°F
May 18	53.1°F	56.8°F	55.7°F
May 19	53.1°F	57.1°F	55.7°F
May 20	53.0°F	56.7°F	55.5°F
May 21	53.0°F	57.2°F	55.6°F
May 22	52.9°F	56.3°F	55.5°F
May 23	52.9°F	55.1°F	55.5°F
May 24	53.0°F	54.4°F	55.6°F
May 25	53.2°F	54.7°F	55.8°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 Carmel-by-the-Sea by month

In an average year, Carmel-by-the-Sea offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Carmel-by-the-Sea was recorded on September 3, 2014, reaching a 65.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 12, 2022, dipping to 50.3°F. The average readings by season are 55.7°F in Winter, 55.1°F in Spring, 57.9°F in Summer, and 58.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Monterey	54.1°F	3mi
San Jose	62.6°F	54mi
Redwood City	65.3°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Carmel-by-the-Sea