Water temperature in Capitan (CA) in August
Is it warm enough to swim in Capitan in August? Average water temperature in Capitan in August is 64.4°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Capitan in August is 72.1°F, and the coldest is 57.7°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Capitan
Changes water temperature in Capitan in August 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Capitan for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Capitan, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of August.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 61.9°F | 63.1°F | 60.3°F | 68.5°F |
| August 2 | 61.2°F | 62.8°F | 60.1°F | 68.5°F |
| August 3 | 60.8°F | 62.4°F | 60.4°F | 68°F |
| August 4 | 61.5°F | 61.3°F | 61.2°F | 67.5°F |
| August 5 | 62.1°F | 61.5°F | 60.6°F | 68.4°F |
| August 6 | 63°F | 61.3°F | 60.6°F | 68.4°F |
| August 7 | 63.3°F | 62.1°F | 60.3°F | 67.5°F |
| August 8 | 63°F | 63.3°F | 59.9°F | 68.4°F |
| August 9 | 63.3°F | 63.5°F | 59.4°F | 68.7°F |
| August 10 | 63.3°F | 62.8°F | 59.4°F | 69.4°F |
| August 11 | 62.4°F | 63.5°F | 59.4°F | 70.9°F |
| August 12 | 62.1°F | 64.2°F | 59°F | 71.1°F |
| August 13 | 63.9°F | 63.7°F | 59.2°F | 71.6°F |
| August 14 | 64.8°F | 63.9°F | 58.6°F | 72.1°F |
| August 15 | 64.9°F | 64.4°F | 59.2°F | 72.1°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16 | 64.2°F | 65.3°F | 58.8°F | 72.1°F |
| August 17 | 64.9°F | 65.5°F | 59.2°F | 72°F |
| August 18 | 66.6°F | 65.5°F | 59.5°F | 71.8°F |
| August 19 | 67.6°F | 66.6°F | 60.1°F | 71.2°F |
| August 20 | 68.7°F | 66.6°F | 59.9°F | 70.3°F |
| August 21 | 69.4°F | 66.9°F | 59.7°F | 69.4°F |
| August 22 | 69.3°F | 67.5°F | 59.4°F | 70.3°F |
| August 23 | 68.4°F | 66°F | 59.2°F | 70.9°F |
| August 24 | 68.5°F | 65.1°F | 59.7°F | 71.2°F |
| August 25 | 68.7°F | 65.1°F | 59.9°F | 71.1°F |
| August 26 | 68°F | 65.3°F | 60.3°F | 70.3°F |
| August 27 | 67.8°F | 63.9°F | 59.7°F | 69.6°F |
| August 28 | 67.3°F | 64.2°F | 59.2°F | 69.8°F |
| August 29 | 68.2°F | 64.9°F | 58.3°F | 70.3°F |
| August 30 | 68°F | 63.5°F | 58.5°F | 69.6°F |
| August 31 | 68.9°F | 64.9°F | 57.7°F | 69.3°F |
Average water temperature in Capitan in August over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 66°F | 65.1°F | 69.6°F | 63.7°F | 64.9°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 64.2°F | 63.7°F | 66.9°F | 64.2°F | 62.2°F |
Capitan sea state in August
Chart comparing the height of waves in Capitan in August over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Capitan water temperature during other months:
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