California, United States
Gulf of California33.52°N, 117.77°WStation UN-CAL-ARC

Arch Beach Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 20.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Arch Beach water temperature

20.8
69.4°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of California33.52°N, 117.77°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
22°C
72.1°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.1°C
70°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.1°C
70°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.4°C
68.7°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Arch Beach.
Confidence: High

Arch Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Arch Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at20.8°C (69.4°F) in September.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
15
Jan
15
Feb
15
Mar
16
Apr
17
May
18
Jun
20
Jul
21
Aug
Current
21
Sep
19
Oct
18
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January13.6°C14.9°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February13.4°C14.7°C17.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March13.2°C15°C17.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April13.6°C15.7°C17.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May14.4°C17°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June15.4°C18.3°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July17.4°C20.2°C23.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August18.4°C20.6°C23.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent17.4°C20.8°C23.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October17.1°C19.2°C23.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.4°C17.6°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December14.2°C15.9°C18.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Arch Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Arch Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Arch Beach this time of year is 20.8°C (69.4°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Arch Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Arch Beach typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Arch Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Arch Beach average around20.8°C (69.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.4°C and a maximum of 23.5°C.

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