South Lake Tahoe water temp

This data the coastal South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe

Water temperature in South Lake Tahoe today is 66.7°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in South Lake Tahoe was recorded in 2017 and was 70.3°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2023 at 64.2°F. Water temperature in South Lake Tahoe is expected to drop to 65.5°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in South Lake Tahoe is 64.9°F, the minimum temperature is 59°F, and the maximum is 70.5°F.

The swimming season in South Lake Tahoe lasts from July to August. During those months, South Lake Tahoe water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in South Lake Tahoe in winter reaches 43.7°F, in spring 45.9°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 64.2°F, and in autumn it is 58.6°F.

South Lake Tahoe water temperature now

Surf Forecast in South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe. 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 South Lake Tahoe. Data in table shown for September 6, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

Surf report in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe weather forecast

Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show South Lake Tahoe temperature today (September 6, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast South Lake Tahoe.

0-3 h	3-6 h	6-9 h	9-12 h
60.8°F	60.6°F	58.1°F	67.1°F

12-15 h	15-18 h	18-21 h	21-24 h
77.4°F	81°F	76.1°F	63.1°F

South Lake Tahoe water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in South Lake Tahoe. 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 South Lake Tahoe 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

Chart monthly average water temperature in South Lake Tahoe

The most popular beaches and cities in California with sea temperature today, weather, air temperature and sea state (wave height)

	Water	Weather		Wave
San Diego	70.2°F	73.4°F		4' 0"
Santa Monica	72°F	77°F		2' 8"
La Jolla Cove	73.2°F	77°F		3' 6"
Lake Tahoe	66.7°F	75.2°F		0' 2"
Los Angeles	66.6°F	66.2°F		4' 3"
Camp Richardson	66.7°F	80.6°F		0' 2"
Meeks Bay	66.7°F	80.6°F		0' 2"
Emerald Bay	66.7°F	80.6°F		0' 2"
Tahoe City	66.7°F	75.2°F		0' 2"
Incline Village	66.9°F	86°F		0' 2"

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Our report for South Lake Tahoe 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.