World sea water temperatures

Water temperature in Watsonville (CA) in January

Home > United States > California > Watsonville

Is it warm enough to swim in Watsonville in January? Average water temperature in Watsonville in January is 54.5°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Watsonville in January is 58.5°F, and the coldest is 50.5°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Watsonville

Changes water temperature in Watsonville in January 2026, 2025

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Watsonville for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Watsonville, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.

You can choose any other years:

Year 1:   Year 2:


Day 2026 2025 Min Max
January 157.4°F55.2°F52°F58.3°F
January 257.4°F54.9°F51.8°F58.5°F
January 357.6°F55°F51.6°F58.3°F
January 457.6°F54.5°F52°F58.1°F
January 557.6°F54.5°F51.8°F57.9°F
January 657.6°F54.5°F52°F57.6°F
January 757.6°F54.7°F52°F57.6°F
January 857.6°F54.7°F52°F57.6°F
January 957.4°F54.3°F51.6°F57.4°F
January 1057.4°F54°F51.8°F57.6°F
January 1157.4°F53.6°F51.8°F57.7°F
January 12 53.2°F51.3°F57.6°F
January 13 52.9°F51.3°F57.6°F
January 14 52.5°F51.3°F57.6°F
January 15 52.7°F50.5°F57.7°F
Day 2026 2025 Min Max
January 16 52.7°F51.3°F58.3°F
January 17 52.9°F51.6°F58.5°F
January 18 53.2°F51.1°F58.5°F
January 19 53.1°F51.6°F58.5°F
January 20 53.1°F51.6°F58.5°F
January 21 53.2°F52.2°F58.3°F
January 22 52.9°F51.8°F58.1°F
January 23 52.7°F52.2°F57.9°F
January 24 52.9°F52.3°F57.6°F
January 25 53.1°F52.3°F57.6°F
January 26 52.7°F52.5°F57.4°F
January 27 52.3°F52.3°F57.4°F
January 28 52.7°F52.5°F57.4°F
January 29 52.5°F52.5°F57.2°F
January 30 52.7°F52.7°F57.2°F
January 31 52.9°F52.7°F57.2°F
Watsonville water temp chart in January

Average water temperature in Watsonville in January over a decade

20162017201820192020
56.3°F53.8°F56.1°F55.6°F54.9°F
20212022202320242025
53.4°F54.5°F54.5°F56.7°F53.4°F

Watsonville sea state in January

Chart comparing the height of waves in Watsonville in January 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.

Waves height in Watsonville in January

Watsonville water temperature during other months:

You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below

Where is the warm sea water in January?

Want to know where the water temperature in January is good for swimming? Select the continent of interest, the day of the month and the required water temperature

Region
Date (day and month)
Water temperature: min 60°F
 Average temperature  Maximum temperature

Best Beach Resorts in California in January

Places with the warmest average sea water temperature in California in January. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
San Diego59.2°F55.9°F63.3°F
Santa Monica58.6°F54.7°F62.2°F
La Jolla Cove59.2°F55.4°F63.3°F
Lake Tahoe43°F40.1°F46°F
Los Angeles58.6°F54.5°F62.4°F
Pajaro Dunes54.5°F50.7°F58.5°F
Palm Beach State Park54.5°F50.7°F58.5°F
Moss Landing54.5°F50.7°F58.6°F
Manresa State Beach54.5°F50.5°F58.5°F
Pleasure Point54.3°F50.5°F58.5°F

California photo gallery

  • Meeks Bay 9-21-2025
  • California
  • Meeks Bay 7-10-2025
  • California

If you have interesting photos of this place, you can upload them here. Photos will be available to all users after verification by the moderator.

Vote for California best beach

Current rating: (0 votes cast)

If you know this place (Watsonville) and want to leave your comment or rate it, then fill out the following form.

Your rating for this place:

Does this place have a "Blue Flag" award [1], are there rip currents and what type of beach is it, sand or pebble:

Is the beach a dog-friendly place, child friendly or a nudist beach?


Your comments for this place (water quality, crowds, facilities, activities, lifeguards, service etc.):



[1] - The "Blue Flag" is awarded to beaches which fulfill a number of criteria, including: the quality of the bathing water, which must be in accordance with the relevant European Union Directive environmental education and information and beach area management and safety.

The best hotels and apartments in Watsonville

If you've stayed in Watsonville and liked the accommodation, please share the name and your impressions:


Get widget or API for your website

Our report for Watsonville is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.

Contact us: admin@seatemperature.info
privacy policy