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This data the coastal Sunset Beach 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.

Current ocean temperature in Sunset Beach

Water temperature in Sunset Beach today is 69.6°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Sunset Beach was recorded in 2015 and was 73°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2021 at 63.7°F. Sea water temperature in Sunset Beach is expected to drop to 68.7°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Sunset Beach is 68.5°F, the minimum temperature is 62.6°F, and the maximum is 75.2°F.

The swimming season in Sunset Beach lasts from July to October. During those months, Sunset Beach water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Sunset Beach in winter reaches 59.4°F, in spring 60.1°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 67.1°F, and in autumn it is 66.2°F.

Sunset Beach water temperature now


September 5, 2025
today temp
69.6°F
September 4, 2025
yesterday temp
70.2°F


The ocean salinity in Sunset Beach is 32.82‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach. 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 Sunset Beach. 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)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
2' 9"2' 9"2' 9"2' 10"
0.84 m0.84 m0.85 m0.87 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
2' 11"2' 10"2' 11"3' 1"
0.88 m0.87 m0.88 m0.93 m

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Current temperature and weather

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

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
66.2°F65.3°F65.3°F68.2°F
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
71.6°F72.3°F69.6°F66.2°F

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Sunset Beach: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Sunset Beach water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Sunset Beach. 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 Sunset Beach 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

MonthAvrMinMax
January58.8°F55.2°F62.1°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in January
February58.6°F54.7°F62.8°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in February
March58.5°F54.7°F64°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in March
April59.4°F53.8°F63.9°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in April
May62.2°F56.5°F67.3°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in May
June65.3°F60.4°F70.2°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in June
July67.6°F60.3°F74.1°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in July
August68.5°F61.2°F75.7°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in August
September68.5°F62.6°F75.2°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in September
October66.6°F59.9°F73.6°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in October
November63.3°F55.4°F70.3°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in November
December60.6°F55.8°F65.7°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Sunset Beach in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Sunset Beach

Water temperature in Sunset Beach

Where is the warmest sea water in the world?

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Best places and resort to visit in California

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

WaterWeatherWave
San Diego70.2°F73.4°F4' 0"
Santa Monica72°F77°F2' 8"
La Jolla Cove73.2°F77°F3' 6"
Lake Tahoe66.7°F75.2°F0' 2"
Los Angeles66.6°F66.2°F4' 3"
Huntington Harbour69.3°F71.6°F2' 10"
Belmont Shore68.5°F80.6°F2' 10"
Bluff Park68.5°F80.6°F2' 10"
Alamitos Beach67.8°F77°F2' 11"
Newport Beach70.7°F73.4°F3' 2"

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