Swimming in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august 2025: Average sea temperature in august and tide times in august 2025
Average sea temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august 2025.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea is:
Minimum: 56°F
Average: 58°F
Maximum: 61°F
Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:
- Outside temperature: 61°F to 70°F
- Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
- The wind blows at 9.9mph
- It rains a total of 0.1in, over 0 day(s).
Should we swim in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august?
No... The water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august is freezing
You won't be able to swim in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 56°F (and only 61°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Carmel-by-the-Sea this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!
Note also that in august, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 65°F, 0.1in of precipitation (over 0 days) and 81.35 % humidity.
Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Carmel-by-the-Sea in august
August | |||
Average sea temperature | 58°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 56°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 61°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 67°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 70°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 61°F | ||
Wind speed | 10.6mph | ||
Wind temperature | 61°F | ||
Precipitation | 0.1in | ||
Humidity | 82% | ||
Visibility in kilometers | 9.2km | ||
Cloud cover | 13% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
Chart of the tides in august 2025
Tide times in august 2025 in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Swim elsewhere in California in august
City | Average T° | Min. T° | Max. T° | Our opinion |
Los Angeles in august | 68°F | 71°F | cool swimming | |
San Francisco in august | 57°F | 59°F | freezing swimming | |
San Diego in august | 68°F | 71°F | cool swimming | |
Big Sur in august | 59°F | 61°F | freezing swimming | |
Eureka in august | 53°F | 56°F | freezing swimming | |
Half Moon Bay in august | 57°F | 59°F | freezing swimming | |
Hollywood in august | 68°F | 71°F | cool swimming | |
Malibu in august | 67°F | 69°F | cool swimming | |
Mendocino in august | 54°F | 58°F | freezing swimming | |
Morro Bay in august | 59°F | 62°F | freezing swimming | |
Oakland in august | 57°F | 60°F | freezing swimming | |
Pismo Beach in august | 59°F | 62°F | freezing swimming | |
San Clemente in august | 69°F | 71°F | cool swimming | |
Santa Barbara in august | 63°F | 66°F | cold swimming | |
Santa Cruz California in august | 58°F | 61°F | freezing swimming | |
Santa Monica in august | 68°F | 70°F | cool swimming | |
Ventura in august | 64°F | 68°F | cool swimming | |
Bodega Bay in august | 55°F | 58°F | freezing swimming | |
Carlsbad in august | 68°F | 71°F | cool swimming | |
Huntington Beach in august | 68°F | 70°F | cool swimming |