Pacific water temperature

Pacific, Monterey, CA · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Pacific is 16.5 °C (as of September 20, 2026, source: NOAA NDBC).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

16.5 °C

Measured: September 20, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 16.5° · ☀️ Air 15.4°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 91 data points since August 29, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 13.2 °C on August 31, 2026 · highest value: 17.4 °C on September 8, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 13.6 °C and 17.4 °C.

The current value is 0.7 °C above the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

Pacific, Monterey · 0.5 km away16.5 °C Pacific, Monterey State Beach · 0.6 km away16.5 °C Pacific, San Carlos Beach · 0.8 km away16.5 °C Pacific, Monterey / Del Monte Beach · 0.9 km away15.9 °C Pacific, Aeneas Beach · 1.1 km away16.5 °C

More measuring points: Pacific

Mazatlan33.0 °C Mazatlán32.1 °C San José del Cabo31.9 °C Cabo San Lucas31.8 °C Ixtapa31.8 °C Loreto31.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Pacific right now?
The current water temperature is 16.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Pacific?
Currently 16.5 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Pacific in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 15.8 °C.

How is the water quality at Pacific?
The official classification is: excellent.

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