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° Max. T° Our opinion
Los Angeles in august68°F71°Fcool swimming
San Francisco in august57°F59°Ffreezing swimming
San Diego in august68°F71°Fcool swimming
Big Sur in august59°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Eureka in august53°F56°Ffreezing swimming
Half Moon Bay in august57°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Hollywood in august68°F71°Fcool swimming
Malibu in august67°F69°Fcool swimming
Mendocino in august54°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Morro Bay in august59°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Oakland in august57°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Pismo Beach in august59°F62°Ffreezing swimming
San Clemente in august69°F71°Fcool swimming
Santa Barbara in august63°F66°Fcold swimming
Santa Cruz California in august58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Santa Monica in august68°F70°Fcool swimming
Ventura in august64°F68°Fcool swimming
Bodega Bay in august55°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Carlsbad in august68°F71°Fcool swimming
Huntington Beach in august68°F70°Fcool swimming

Swim in California in august: sea temperature by city

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