This data the coastal Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles today is 68.2°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Los Angeles was recorded in 2022 and was 71.4°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2010 at 61.7°F. Sea water temperature in Los Angeles is expected to drop to 67.5°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Los Angeles is 68.2°F, the minimum temperature is 61.5°F, and the maximum is 74.3°F.
The swimming season in Los Angeles lasts from July to October. During those months, Los Angeles water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Los Angeles in winter reaches 58.8°F, in spring 59.2°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 65.8°F, and in autumn it is 65.8°F.
September 23, 2025 |
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today temp |
68.2°F |
September 22, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
68°F |
The ocean salinity in Los Angeles is 32.94‰, 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Data in table shown for September 23, 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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2' 7" | 2' 7" | 2' 7" | 2' 8" |
0.79 m | 0.79 m | 0.79 m | 0.81 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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2' 9" | 2' 9" | 2' 9" | 2' 10" |
0.83 m | 0.84 m | 0.85 m | 0.86 m |
Data in a table show Los Angeles temperature today (September 23, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Los Angeles.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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66°F | 64.2°F | 63.1°F | 69.4°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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70.3°F | 69.6°F | 69.8°F | 69.1°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Los Angeles: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles 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 | 58.5°F | 54.5°F | 62.4°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in January | ||||
February | 58.1°F | 54.7°F | 63.3°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in February | ||||
March | 58.1°F | 54.7°F | 64°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in March | ||||
April | 58.8°F | 54.9°F | 63.7°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in April | ||||
May | 60.8°F | 56.5°F | 65.1°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in May | ||||
June | 63.3°F | 58.6°F | 68.9°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in June | ||||
July | 66.6°F | 60.6°F | 71.8°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in July | ||||
August | 67.8°F | 62.2°F | 72.9°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in August | ||||
September | 68.2°F | 61.5°F | 74.3°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in September | ||||
October | 66.4°F | 61°F | 73.8°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in October | ||||
November | 63°F | 56.1°F | 70.5°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in November | ||||
December | 60.1°F | 55.2°F | 65.1°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Los Angeles in December |