California, United States
Gulf of California34.05°N, 118.94°WStation UN-CAL-NOR

North Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 19.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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North Beach water temperature

19.4
66.9°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of California34.05°N, 118.94°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
21°C
69.6°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
19.4°C
66.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
19.7°C
67.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
19.8°C
67.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
19.7°C
67.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
19.4°C
66.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
19.1°C
66.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
19°C
66.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at North Beach.
Confidence: High

North Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in North Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at19.4°C (66.9°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)
14
Jan
14
Feb
14
Mar
15
Apr
16
May
17
Jun
19
Jul
19
Aug
Current
19
Sep
18
Oct
17
Nov
15
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January12.6°C14.4°C16.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February12.7°C14.2°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March12.7°C14.1°C17°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April12.8°C14.6°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May13.5°C15.7°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.4°C17.2°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July15.7°C19°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15.8°C19.2°C21.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.4°C19.4°C22.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.4°C18.3°C22.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.1°C16.9°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December13.6°C15.4°C18.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for North Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in North Beach this time of year is 19.4°C (66.9°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in North Beach?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in North Beach average around19.4°C (66.9°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.4°C and a maximum of 22.7°C.

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