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 13.97°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.

57.1

°F

May 5, 08:11

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.3°F

Tomorrow:

57.0°F

Sunrise:

06:09

Sunset:

20:00

Day Length:

13 h. 51 min.

Monterey in May

Minimum:

53.3°F

Average:

55.3°F

Maximum:

58.7°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey today

As of now, in Monterey, the water temperature is 57.1°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 1.9°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 53.3°F on 2014.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.9°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
Apr 21	57.4°F	52.7°F	55.5°F
Apr 22	57.0°F	53.9°F	55.3°F
Apr 23	56.9°F	54.5°F	55.5°F
Apr 24	55.1°F	53.6°F	55.2°F
Apr 25	54.9°F	53.2°F	55.2°F
Apr 26	55.5°F	53.2°F	55.4°F
Apr 27	56.3°F	53.3°F	55.4°F
Apr 28	56.9°F	53.7°F	55.1°F
Apr 29	57.7°F	53.2°F	55.2°F
Apr 30	58.2°F	53.6°F	55.6°F
May 1	58.1°F	53.9°F	55.4°F
May 2	58.3°F	53.2°F	55.4°F
May 3	58.4°F	53.0°F	55.6°F
May 4	58.3°F	52.4°F	55.3°F
May 5	57.1°F	53.9°F	55.2°F
May 6	57.0°F	54.7°F	55.1°F
May 7	56.8°F	54.3°F	54.9°F
May 8	56.6°F	54.9°F	54.7°F
May 9	56.8°F	54.8°F	54.8°F
May 10	56.9°F	55.7°F	54.9°F
May 11	56.9°F	56.4°F	55.0°F
May 12	57.1°F	57.0°F	55.2°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 55.7°F in Winter, 55.6°F in Spring, 58.6°F in Summer, and 59.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Carmel-by-the-Sea	55.1°F	3mi
San Jose	61.5°F	51mi
Redwood City	60.9°F	64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey