California, United States
Coastal Waters41.02°N, 124.11°WStation UN-CAL-LIT

Little River State Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around August at about 12.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Little River State Beach water temperature

12.8
55°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters41.02°N, 124.11°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
57.7°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
12.8°C
55°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.2°C
55.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.8°C
55°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.5°C
54.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.4°C
54.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Little River State Beach.
Confidence: High

Little River State Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Little River State Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, November — peaking at12.9°C (55.2°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)
11
Jan
11
Feb
11
Mar
11
Apr
11
May
12
Jun
13
Jul
13
Aug
Current
13
Sep
12
Oct
12
Nov
11
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January9.3°C10.9°C13°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.7°C10.5°C12.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March8.8°C10.6°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April8.8°C10.9°C12.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.4°C11.3°C13.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June9.7°C11.9°C13.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10°C12.8°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August10.9°C12.9°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent9.5°C12.8°C16.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October9°C11.9°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.2°C12°C14.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December8.7°C11.2°C15.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Little River State Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Little River State Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Little River State Beach this time of year is 12.8°C (55°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 Little River State Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Little River State Beach typically occur duringJuly, August, September, November, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Little River State Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Little River State Beach average around12.8°C (55.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 9.5°C and a maximum of 16.3°C.

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