California, United States
Gulf of California36.95°N, 122.03°WStation UN-CAL-LIG

Lighthouse Field State Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 14.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Lighthouse Field State Beach water temperature

14.9
58.8°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of California36.95°N, 122.03°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
61.5°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
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.2°C
59.4°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.9°C
58.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.5°C
58.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Lighthouse Field State Beach.
Confidence: High

Lighthouse Field State Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Lighthouse Field State Beach occurs inAugust, September, October, November — peaking at14.9°C (58.8°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
12
Apr
12
May
13
Jun
14
Jul
15
Aug
Current
15
Sep
14
Oct
14
Nov
13
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January11.3°C12.4°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February10.7°C12.3°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March10.5°C12.3°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April10.4°C12.1°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10.6°C11.9°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June11°C13°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.4°C13.8°C17°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.4°C14.5°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.7°C14.9°C17.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October12.2°C14.1°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November11.5°C14°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December11.2°C12.9°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Lighthouse Field State Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Lighthouse Field State Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Lighthouse Field State Beach this time of year is 14.9°C (58.8°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 Lighthouse Field State Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Lighthouse Field State Beach typically occur duringAugust, September, October, November, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Lighthouse Field State Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Lighthouse Field State Beach average around14.9°C (58.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.7°C and a maximum of 17.1°C.

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