United States Coastal Region

California Sea Water Temperature

Compare sea surface temperatures across 255 top coastal destinations in California. Check below for live marine observations, wave conditions, and monthly averages.

Beaches & Swimming Spots in California— page 9 of 11

Gulf of California

San Gregorio Private Beach

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 14.9°C.

Historical Sep Avg:14.9°C(58.8°F)
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Coastal Waters

San Pedro Beach

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 14.7°C.

Historical Sep Avg:14.7°C(58.5°F)
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Gulf of California

Sand Beach

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 14.9°C.

Historical Sep Avg:14.9°C(58.8°F)
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Gulf of California

Sand Dollar Beach

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 15.3°C.

Historical Sep Avg:15.3°C(59.5°F)
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Gulf of California

Sand Plant Beach

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 14.9°C.

Historical Sep Avg:14.9°C(58.8°F)
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Coastal Waters

Sand Springs Beach

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 14.5°C.

Historical Sep Avg:14.5°C(58.1°F)
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Gulf of California

Sandy Beach

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 14.9°C.

Historical Sep Avg:14.9°C(58.8°F)
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Santa Barbara Channel / Pacific

Santa Barbara (East Beach)

The American Riviera sheltered by the Channel Islands with south-facing calm beaches.

Historical Sep Avg:18.9°C(66°F)
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Coastal Waters

Santa Maria Beach

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 13.2°C.

Historical Sep Avg:13.2°C(55.8°F)
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Gulf of California

Santa Monica State Beach

A mild beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 20.3°C.

Historical Sep Avg:20.3°C(68.5°F)
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Coastal Waters

Schoonmaker Beach

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 14.5°C.

Historical Sep Avg:14.5°C(58.1°F)
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Coastal Waters

Sculptured Beach

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 13.2°C.

Historical Sep Avg:13.2°C(55.8°F)
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Gulf of California

Seabright Beach

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 14.9°C.

Historical Sep Avg:14.9°C(58.8°F)
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Coastal Waters

Shallow Beach

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 13.2°C.

Historical Sep Avg:13.2°C(55.8°F)
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Coastal Waters

Sharp Park Beach

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 14.7°C.

Historical Sep Avg:14.7°C(58.5°F)
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Coastal Waters

Shell Beach

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 13.2°C.

Historical Sep Avg:13.2°C(55.8°F)
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Coastal Waters

Shell Beach

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 12.6°C.

Historical Sep Avg:12.6°C(54.7°F)
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Gulf of California

Silver Strand State Beach

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 19.4°C.

Historical Sep Avg:19.4°C(66.9°F)
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Coastal Waters

Slide Ranch North Beach

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 14.5°C.

Historical Sep Avg:14.5°C(58.1°F)
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Coastal Waters

South Beach

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 13.2°C.

Historical Sep Avg:13.2°C(55.8°F)
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Gulf of California

South Beach

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 19.4°C.

Historical Sep Avg:19.4°C(66.9°F)
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Gulf of California

South Jetty Beach

A temperate beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around September at about 19.2°C.

Historical Sep Avg:19.2°C(66.6°F)
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Gulf of California

South Oceanside Beach

A mild beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around August at about 21.6°C.

Historical Sep Avg:21.3°C(70.3°F)
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Gulf of California

Spanish Landing Beach

A mild beach on the Gulf of California, warmest around August at about 21°C.

Historical Sep Avg:20.8°C(69.4°F)
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