Swim in Santa Cruz California in july 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in july?

Average sea temperature in Santa Cruz California in july 2024.

In july, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Santa Cruz California is:

Minimum: 55°F

Average: 57°F

Maximum: 60°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in july:

  • Outside temperature: 61°F to 74°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.9mph
  • It rains a total of 0.2in, over 0 day(s).

Should we swim in Santa Cruz California in july?

No... The water temperature in Santa Cruz California in july is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Santa Cruz California in july! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 55°F (and only 60°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Santa Cruz California this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in july, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 68°F, 0.1in of precipitation (over 0 days) and 78.03 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Santa Cruz California in july

July
Average sea temperature 57°F
Minimum sea temperature 55°F
Maximum sea temperature 60°F
Average outside temperature 68°F
Maximum outside temperature 74°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Wind speed 9.9mph
Wind temperature 61°F
Precipitation 0.2in
Humidity 79%
Visibility in kilometers 9.33km
Cloud cover 13%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Swim elsewhere in California in july

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Los Angeles in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
San Francisco in july56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
San Diego in july68°F70°Fcool swimming
Big Sur in july57°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Carmel-by-the-Sea in july58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Eureka in july53°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Half Moon Bay in july56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Hollywood in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
Malibu in july66°F70°Fcool swimming
Mendocino in july54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Morro Bay in july58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Oakland in july56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Pismo Beach in july58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
San Clemente in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
Santa Barbara in july63°F66°Fcold swimming
Santa Monica in july68°F72°Fcool swimming
Ventura in july64°F68°Fcool swimming
Bodega Bay in july54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Carlsbad in july68°F71°Fcool swimming
Huntington Beach in july68°F72°Fcool swimming

Swim in California in july: sea temperature by city

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