This data the coastal Columbia ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Columbia today is 75.6°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Columbia was recorded in 2018 and was 84.9°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2011 at 77°F. Sea water temperature in Columbia is expected to rise to 77.9°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Columbia is 77.5°F, the minimum temperature is 70.2°F, and the maximum is 87.1°F.
The swimming season in Columbia lasts from May to October. During those months, Columbia water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Columbia in winter reaches 48.6°F, in spring 60.8°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 80.8°F, and in autumn it is 68.5°F.
September 5, 2025 |
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today temp |
75.6°F |
September 4, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
75.2°F |
The ocean salinity in Columbia is 24.96‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Columbia. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Columbia. Data in table shown for September 5, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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0' 8" | 0' 6" | 0' 3" | 0' 2" |
0.21 m | 0.15 m | 0.07 m | 0.04 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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0' 1" | 0' 1" | 0' 2" | 0' 2" |
0.03 m | 0.03 m | 0.04 m | 0.06 m |
Data in a table show Columbia temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Columbia.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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73.2°F | 72.1°F | 70.7°F | 77.2°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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87.4°F | 88.5°F | 82.6°F | 76.5°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Columbia: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Columbia. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Columbia on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 48°F | 34.2°F | 58.3°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in January | ||||
February | 46.4°F | 39°F | 61.2°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in February | ||||
March | 51.6°F | 41.9°F | 62.2°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in March | ||||
April | 60.8°F | 51.4°F | 72.5°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in April | ||||
May | 70°F | 60.3°F | 83.7°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in May | ||||
June | 78.1°F | 68.4°F | 88.2°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in June | ||||
July | 82.4°F | 77.7°F | 87.8°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in July | ||||
August | 82°F | 77.2°F | 88°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in August | ||||
September | 77.5°F | 70.2°F | 87.1°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in September | ||||
October | 69.1°F | 59.9°F | 80.8°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in October | ||||
November | 58.8°F | 49.6°F | 68.2°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in November | ||||
December | 51.4°F | 39°F | 59.4°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Columbia in December |