Swimming in California in september 2024 Sea temperature by city in september
Do you want to go to the beach in California in september 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 september in California by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in California in september 2024
Here, find the average sea temperature in California in september in several coastal cities.
Los Angeles
67°F
min: 64°F / max: 70°F
details about the sea temperature in Los Angeles in septemberSan Francisco
58°F
min: 56°F / max: 59°F
details about the sea temperature in San Francisco in septemberSan Diego
Big Sur
Cambria
Carmel-by-the-Sea
59°F
min: 57°F / max: 61°F
details about the sea temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in septemberChannel Islands National Park
62°F
min: 58°F / max: 65°F
details about the sea temperature in Channel Islands National Park in septemberCrescent City
53°F
min: 48°F / max: 57°F
details about the sea temperature in Crescent City in septemberEncinitas
Eureka
Gaviota
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
58°F
min: 56°F / max: 59°F
details about the sea temperature in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in septemberGualala
Half Moon Bay
58°F
min: 56°F / max: 59°F
details about the sea temperature in Half Moon Bay in septemberHollywood
Jenner
Klamath
Malibu
Manhattan Beach
67°F
min: 64°F / max: 70°F
details about the sea temperature in Manhattan Beach in septemberMcKinleyville
53°F
min: 49°F / max: 57°F
details about the sea temperature in McKinleyville in septemberWhere should you go swimming in California in the month of september?
Swimming in California in september is cool (in the best case scenario)
In september in California swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
Swimming in september 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 70°F, it can also go as low as 64°F. Note that the average is 67°F.
Swimming in september 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 62°F (min: 58°F/max: 65°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 september! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 56°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 september: the map of sea temperatures
Water temperature and seasonal norms in september
Los Angeles
September | |||
Average sea temperature | 67°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 64°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 70°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 79°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 86°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Precipitation | 0.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 0 jour(s) (1%) | ||
Cloud cover | 7% | ||
Our opinion | cool swimming |
More information on swimming in Los Angeles in september
San Francisco
September | |||
Average sea temperature | 58°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 56°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 70°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 63°F | ||
Precipitation | 0.2in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 0 jour(s) (1%) | ||
Cloud cover | 12% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in San Francisco in september
San Diego
September | |||
Average sea temperature | 67°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 65°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 70°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 77°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 81°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 74°F | ||
Precipitation | 0.7in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 1 jour(s) (4%) | ||
Cloud cover | 9% | ||
Our opinion | cool swimming |
More information on swimming in San Diego in september
Big Sur
September | |||
Average sea temperature | 58°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 56°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 60°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 67°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 72°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 61°F | ||
Precipitation | 0.2in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 0 jour(s) (1%) | ||
Cloud cover | 12% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Big Sur in september
Cambria
September | |||
Average sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 55°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 62°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 70°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 65°F | ||
Precipitation | 0.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 0 jour(s) (2%) | ||
Cloud cover | 7% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Cambria in september
List of coastal cities in California
Los Angeles in september | cool swimming |
San Francisco in september | freezing swimming |
San Diego in september | cool swimming |
Big Sur in september | freezing swimming |
Cambria in september | freezing swimming |
Carmel-by-the-Sea in september | freezing swimming |
Channel Islands National Park in september | cold swimming |
Crescent City in september | freezing swimming |
Encinitas in september | cool swimming |
Eureka in september | freezing swimming |
Gaviota in september | cold swimming |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area in september | freezing swimming |
Gualala in september | freezing swimming |
Half Moon Bay in september | freezing swimming |
Hollywood in september | cool swimming |
Jenner in september | freezing swimming |
Klamath in september | freezing swimming |
Malibu in september | cool swimming |
Manhattan Beach in september | cool swimming |
McKinleyville in september | freezing swimming |