California, United States
Coastal Waters37.80°N, 122.48°WStation UN-CAL-BAK

Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area) Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 14.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area) water temperature

14.5
58.1°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters37.80°N, 122.48°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
60.8°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
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
14.5°C
58.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14.8°C
58.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14.8°C
58.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.5°C
58.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.2°C
57.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.1°C
57.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area).
Confidence: High

Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area) Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area) occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at14.5°C (58.1°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)
12
Jan
12
Feb
12
Mar
11
Apr
12
May
13
Jun
14
Jul
14
Aug
Current
15
Sep
14
Oct
13
Nov
12
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January9.9°C11.5°C13°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February9.9°C11.6°C14.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March9.5°C11.8°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April9.6°C11.4°C13.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.7°C11.5°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June9.7°C12.6°C14.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.8°C13.7°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.4°C14.2°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.2°C14.5°C17.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.7°C13.8°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November11°C13.1°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December10.6°C12.1°C15.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area)

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area) today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area) this time of year is 14.5°C (58.1°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area)?

The highest water temperatures in Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area) typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area) in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Baker Beach (Clothing-Optional Area) average around14.5°C (58.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.2°C and a maximum of 17.4°C.

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