California, United States
Coastal Waters37.71°N, 122.50°WStation UN-CAL-PHI

Phillip Burton Memorial Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 14.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Phillip Burton Memorial Beach water temperature

14.7
58.5°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters37.71°N, 122.50°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
61.2°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.1°C
59.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.4°C
57.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Phillip Burton Memorial Beach.
Confidence: High

Phillip Burton Memorial Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Phillip Burton Memorial Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at14.7°C (58.5°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
14
Aug
Current
15
Sep
14
Oct
13
Nov
12
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January10.1°C11.7°C13.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February10°C11.7°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March9.6°C11.9°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April9.7°C11.6°C13.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.8°C11.6°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.3°C12.8°C14.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.2°C13.8°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.6°C14.4°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.1°C14.7°C17.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.9°C13.9°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November11.1°C13.3°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December10.7°C12.3°C15.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Phillip Burton Memorial Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Phillip Burton Memorial Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Phillip Burton Memorial Beach this time of year is 14.7°C (58.5°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 Phillip Burton Memorial Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Phillip Burton Memorial Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Phillip Burton Memorial Beach average around14.7°C (58.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.1°C and a maximum of 17.3°C.

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