Swimming in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august 2026: Average sea temperature in august and tide times in august 2026
Average sea temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august 2026.
In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea is:
Minimum: 56°F
Average: 58°F
Maximum: 61°F
Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:
- Outside temperature: 61°F to 70°F
- Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
- The wind blows at 9.9mph
- It rains a total of 0.1in, over 0 day(s).
Should we swim in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august?
No... The water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august is freezing
You won't be able to swim in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 56°F (and only 61°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Carmel-by-the-Sea this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!
Note also that in august, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 65°F, 0.1in of precipitation (over 0 days) and 81.35 % humidity.
Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august
| August | |||
| Average sea temperature | 58°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 56°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 61°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 67°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 70°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 61°F | ||
| Wind speed | 10.6mph | ||
| Wind temperature | 61°F | ||
| Precipitation | 0.1in | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Visibility in kilometers | 9.2km | ||
| Cloud cover | 13% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
Chart of the tides in august 2026
Tide times in august 2026 in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Swim elsewhere in California in august
| City | Average T° | Min. T° | Max. T° | Our opinion | Los Angeles in august | 68°F | 71°F | cool swimming | San Francisco in august | 57°F | 59°F | freezing swimming | San Diego in august | 68°F | 71°F | cool swimming | Big Sur in august | 59°F | 61°F | freezing swimming | Eureka in august | 53°F | 56°F | freezing swimming | Half Moon Bay in august | 57°F | 59°F | freezing swimming | Hollywood in august | 68°F | 71°F | cool swimming | Malibu in august | 67°F | 69°F | cool swimming | Mendocino in august | 54°F | 58°F | freezing swimming | Morro Bay in august | 59°F | 62°F | freezing swimming | Oakland in august | 57°F | 60°F | freezing swimming | Pismo Beach in august | 59°F | 62°F | freezing swimming | San Clemente in august | 69°F | 71°F | cool swimming | Santa Barbara in august | 63°F | 66°F | cold swimming | Santa Cruz California in august | 58°F | 61°F | freezing swimming | Santa Monica in august | 68°F | 70°F | cool swimming | Ventura in august | 64°F | 68°F | cool swimming | Bodega Bay in august | 55°F | 58°F | freezing swimming | Carlsbad in august | 68°F | 71°F | cool swimming | Huntington Beach in august | 68°F | 70°F | cool swimming |