Salton Sea water temp
This data the coastal Salton Sea 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.
Current water temperature in Salton Sea
Water temperature in Salton Sea today is 82.8°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Salton Sea was recorded in 2024 and was 87.4°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2019 at 79°F. Water temperature in Salton Sea is expected to drop to 79°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Salton Sea is 79.3°F, the minimum temperature is 71.8°F, and the maximum is 89.1°F.
The swimming season in Salton Sea lasts from April to November. During those months, Salton Sea water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Salton Sea in winter reaches 60.4°F, in spring 71.1°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 87.3°F, and in autumn it is 79°F.
Salton Sea water temperature now
| October 6, 2025 |
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| today temp |
| 82.8°F |
| October 5, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 83.5°F |
Surf Forecast in Salton Sea for today
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 Salton Sea. 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 Salton Sea. Data in table shown for October 6, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3' 6" | 3' 5" | 3' 3" | 3' 3" |
| 1.07 m | 1.03 m | 1 m | 0.98 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3' 2" | 3' 1" | 3' 1" | 3' 0" |
| 0.96 m | 0.94 m | 0.93 m | 0.91 m |
Surf report in Salton Sea
Salton Sea weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Salton Sea temperature today (October 6, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Salton Sea.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | |  |
| 70.9°F | 67.5°F | 63.5°F | 75.6°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | |
| 89.4°F | 91.9°F | 82.8°F | 74.5°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Salton Sea: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Salton Sea water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in Salton Sea. 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 Salton Sea 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.6°F | 55°F | 63.1°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in January | ||||
| February | 60.6°F | 56.3°F | 68.2°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in February | ||||
| March | 64.9°F | 58.6°F | 70.3°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in March | ||||
| April | 70.3°F | 63.9°F | 82.9°F | warm |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in April | ||||
| May | 77.9°F | 71.2°F | 84.2°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in May | ||||
| June | 82.9°F | 75.7°F | 89.2°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in June | ||||
| July | 88.5°F | 81.5°F | 93.7°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in July | ||||
| August | 90.3°F | 86°F | 94.1°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in August | ||||
| September | 88°F | 81.3°F | 94.1°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in September | ||||
| October | 79.3°F | 71.8°F | 89.1°F | hot |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in October | ||||
| November | 69.8°F | 61.5°F | 77°F | warm |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in November | ||||
| December | 62.1°F | 56.5°F | 69.4°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Salton Sea in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Salton Sea
