Swimming in California in november 2025 Sea temperature by city in november

In november in California swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in november in Los Angeles , San Diego, Encinitas, Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Oceanside, San Clemente and Chula Vista is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 65°F, it can also go as low as 60°F. Note that the average is 63°F.

Swimming in november in Channel Islands National Park, Gaviota, Malibu, Oxnard, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Topanga, Ventura, Carlsbad and Huntington Beach is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 60°F (min: 58°F/max: 63°F).

Forget about swimming in San Francisco, Big Sur, Cambria, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Crescent City, Eureka, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Gualala, Half Moon Bay, Jenner, Klamath, McKinleyville, Mendocino, Morro Bay, Moss Beach, Oakland, Pacific Grove, Pescadero, Pismo Beach, Point Reyes, Santa Cruz California, Sea Ranch, Stinson Beach, Timber Cove, Bodega Bay and Fort Bragg in november! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 54°F (and only 57°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!