Swimming in California in august 2024 Sea temperature by city in august
Do you want to go to the beach in California in august 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in august in California by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in California in august 2024
Here, find the average sea temperature in California in august in several coastal cities.
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Big Sur
Cambria
Carmel-by-the-Sea
58°F
min: 56°F / max: 61°F
details about the sea temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in augustChannel Islands National Park
63°F
min: 60°F / max: 66°F
details about the sea temperature in Channel Islands National Park in augustCrescent City
Encinitas
Eureka
Gaviota
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
57°F
min: 55°F / max: 59°F
details about the sea temperature in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in augustGualala
Half Moon Bay
Hollywood
Jenner
Klamath
Malibu
Manhattan Beach
68°F
min: 66°F / max: 70°F
details about the sea temperature in Manhattan Beach in augustMcKinleyville
Where should you go swimming in California in the month of august?
Swimming in California in august is cool (in the best case scenario)
In august in California swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
Swimming in august in Los Angeles , San Diego, Encinitas, Hollywood, Malibu and Manhattan Beach is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 71°F, it can also go as low as 66°F. Note that the average is 68°F.
Swimming in august in Channel Islands National Park and Gaviota is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 63°F (min: 60°F/max: 66°F).
Forget about swimming in San Francisco, Big Sur, Cambria, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Crescent City, Eureka, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Gualala, Half Moon Bay, Jenner, Klamath and McKinleyville in august! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 55°F (and only 59°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in California in august: the map of sea temperatures
Water temperature and seasonal norms in august
Los Angeles
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 68°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 66°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 71°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 81°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 86°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Precipitation | 0.2in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 0 jour(s) (1%) | ||
Cloud cover | 6% | ||
Our opinion | cool swimming |
More information on swimming in Los Angeles in august
San Francisco
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 57°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 55°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 68°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 76°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 63°F | ||
Precipitation | 0.2in | ||
Cloud cover | 13% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in San Francisco in august
San Diego
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 68°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 66°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 71°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 77°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 79°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Precipitation | 0.9in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (5%) | ||
Cloud cover | 9% | ||
Our opinion | cool swimming |
More information on swimming in San Diego in august
Big Sur
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 59°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 | ||
Precipitation | 0.1in | ||
Cloud cover | 13% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Big Sur in august
Cambria
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 56°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 62°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 72°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 65°F | ||
Precipitation | 0.1in | ||
Cloud cover | 6% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Cambria in august
List of coastal cities in California
Los Angeles in august | cool swimming |
San Francisco in august | freezing swimming |
San Diego in august | cool swimming |
Big Sur in august | freezing swimming |
Cambria in august | freezing swimming |
Carmel-by-the-Sea in august | freezing swimming |
Channel Islands National Park in august | cold swimming |
Crescent City in august | freezing swimming |
Encinitas in august | cool swimming |
Eureka in august | freezing swimming |
Gaviota in august | cold swimming |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area in august | freezing swimming |
Gualala in august | freezing swimming |
Half Moon Bay in august | freezing swimming |
Hollywood in august | cool swimming |
Jenner in august | freezing swimming |
Klamath in august | freezing swimming |
Malibu in august | cool swimming |
Manhattan Beach in august | cool swimming |
McKinleyville in august | freezing swimming |