California, United States
Coastal Waters41.99°N, 124.21°WStation UN-CAL-PEL

Pelican State Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 12.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Pelican State Beach water temperature

12.3
54.1°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters41.99°N, 124.21°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
56.8°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12°C
53.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
11.9°C
53.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Pelican State Beach.
Confidence: High

Pelican State Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Pelican State Beach occurs inAugust, September, October, November — peaking at12.3°C (54.1°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)
11
Jan
10
Feb
10
Mar
11
Apr
11
May
11
Jun
12
Jul
12
Aug
Current
12
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°C10.6°C12.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.5°C10.4°C12.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March9°C10.3°C12.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April8.3°C10.5°C12.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May8.6°C10.8°C13.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June8.2°C11.1°C13.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July8.5°C11.5°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August10.1°C11.9°C15°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent9.8°C12.3°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October9.2°C11.7°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November9.3°C12°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9°C11.1°C14.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Pelican State Beach

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Pelican State Beach this time of year is 12.3°C (54.1°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 Pelican State Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Pelican State Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Pelican State Beach average around12.3°C (54.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 9.8°C and a maximum of 15.5°C.

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