California, United States
Gulf of California32.85°N, 117.27°WStation UN-CAL-LAJ

La Jolla Cove Sea Water Temperature

A mild beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around August at about 21.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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La Jolla Cove water temperature

21.2
70.2°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of California32.85°N, 117.27°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
72.9°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.5°C
70.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
21.6°C
70.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.5°C
70.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21.2°C
70.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.9°C
69.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.8°C
69.4°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at La Jolla Cove.
Confidence: High

La Jolla Cove Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in La Jolla Cove occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at21.4°C (70.5°F) in August.

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
18
May
19
Jun
21
Jul
21
Aug
Current
21
Sep
20
Oct
18
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January13.9°C15.1°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February13.6°C14.9°C17.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March13.8°C15.3°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April14.2°C16.3°C17.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May15.7°C17.5°C19.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June16.2°C18.7°C20.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July18.8°C20.7°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19.3°C21.4°C24.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent18.4°C21.2°C24.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October17.7°C19.5°C23.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November16.4°C17.8°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December14.6°C16.1°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for La Jolla Cove

Is the sea warm enough to swim in La Jolla Cove today?

Typical sea surface temperature in La Jolla Cove this time of year is 21.2°C (70.2°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 La Jolla Cove?

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

What is the typical water temperature in La Jolla Cove in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in La Jolla Cove average around21.2°C (70.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 18.4°C and a maximum of 24.2°C.

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