Pacific water temperature

Pacific, Carmel Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at Pacific is 13.2 °C (as of August 31, 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.

13.2 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 13.2° · ☀️ Air 15.2°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Pacific — Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 592 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 12.9 °C on August 1, 2026 · highest value: 18.2 °C on August 14, 2026.

Nearby waters

Pacific, Monterey, CA · 6.7 km away13.2 °C Pacific, Monterey · 7.0 km away13.1 °C Pacific, Monterey / Del Monte Beach · 7.2 km away13.2 °C Pacific, Monterey Canyon Outer, CA (156) · 22.9 km away14.8 °C Pacific, Point Sur, CA (157) · 28.6 km away14.9 °C

More measuring points: Pacific

Mazatlan33.0 °C Mazatlán33.0 °C Loreto32.8 °C Puerto Peñasco32.7 °C Sayulita32.5 °C La Paz / Balandra32.4 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Pacific right now?
The current water temperature is 13.2 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Pacific?
Currently 13.2 °C (updated continuously).

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

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