California, United States
Pacific Ocean32.85°N, 117.27°WStation UN-CAL-SAN

San Diego (La Jolla Cove) Sea Water Temperature

Warmest ocean temperatures in California with famous surf breaks and protected seal coves. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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San Diego (La Jolla Cove) water temperature

21
69.8°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgPacific Ocean32.85°N, 117.27°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
72.5°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

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
21°C
69.8°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
21.4°C
70.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21°C
69.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.7°C
69.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.6°C
69.1°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at San Diego (La Jolla Cove).
Confidence: High

San Diego (La Jolla Cove) Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in San Diego (La Jolla Cove) occurs inJul, Aug, Sep — peaking at21.6°C (70.9°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)
15
Jan
15
Feb
16
Mar
16
Apr
17
May
19
Jun
21
Jul
22
Aug
Current
21
Sep
19
Oct
17
Nov
16
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January14.2°C15.3°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February14°C15.1°C16.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March14.4°C15.5°C16.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April15°C16.2°C17.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
May16.1°C17.4°C18.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
June17.5°C18.8°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July19.2°C20.8°C22.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August20.1°C21.6°C23.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent19.5°C21°C22.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October17.8°C19.3°C20.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November15.9°C17.2°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December14.6°C15.8°C17°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for San Diego (La Jolla Cove)

Is the sea warm enough to swim in San Diego (La Jolla Cove) today?

Typical sea surface temperature in San Diego (La Jolla Cove) this time of year is 21°C (69.8°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in San Diego (La Jolla Cove)?

The highest water temperatures in San Diego (La Jolla Cove) typically occur duringJul, Aug, Sep, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in San Diego (La Jolla Cove) in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in San Diego (La Jolla Cove) average around21°C (69.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.5°C and a maximum of 22.8°C.

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