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Water temperature in Soledad

Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 9:40 pm (GMT-5)
Water now 86.5 °F
Today
86.0–86.7 °F
Air today
80 / 87 °F
Tue 3
86.1 °F
Wetsuit
No wetsuit

Today the water in Soledad is 86.5 °F and ranges 86.0–86.7 °F through the day, with the air between 80 °F and 87 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.

The water over the next few days

Water over the last 60 days

Over these days it has risen 3.4 °F (from August 29).

Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.

Water temperature by month vs. normal

The water off Soledad is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.0 °F).

In Soledad the water is pleasant year-round: 78.5–84.5 °F on average, depending on the month.

The water is warmest in September (84.5 °F on average) and coldest in February (78.5 °F).

Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 18 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses

Water and air, day by day

DayWaterAirMax wave
Today 86.0–86.7 °F 80 / 87 °F 1.7 ft
Thu 29 86.0–86.7 °F 81 / 88 °F 1.9 ft
Fri 30 86.0–86.5 °F 80 / 87 °F 2.0 ft
Sat 31 85.8–86.4 °F 78 / 87 °F 2.0 ft
Sun 1 85.8–86.4 °F 77 / 85 °F 2.0 ft
Mon 2 85.8–86.4 °F 75 / 84 °F 1.2 ft
Tue 3 85.8–86.4 °F 76 / 85 °F 0.8 ft

Which wetsuit to wear

WaterWetsuitHow it feels
< 52 °F6/5 mm with hood, booties and glovesVery cold: full kit only
52°–57 °F5/4 mm with bootiesCold: takes your breath away
57°–63 °F4/3 mmCool
63°–66 °F3/2 mmMild
66°–72 °FShorty (springsuit)Pleasant
72°–75 °FRash guard or topVery pleasant
> 75 °FNo wetsuitWarm

A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.

Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.

Previous days

The water over the last 60 days.

DayWaterLow / high
Tue 27 86.4 °F86.0–86.5 °F
Mon 26 86.2 °F86.0–86.5 °F
Sun 25 86.2 °F86.0–86.4 °F
Sat 24 86.2 °F85.8–86.4 °F
Fri 23 85.8 °F85.5–86.2 °F
Thu 22 85.8 °F85.5–86.0 °F
Wed 21 85.8 °F85.6–86.0 °F
Show all 60 days
DayWaterLow / high
Tue 20 86.0 °F85.6–86.2 °F
Mon 19 86.0 °F85.6–86.2 °F
Sun 18 85.8 °F85.5–86.2 °F
Sat 17 85.6 °F85.3–86.0 °F
Fri 16 85.6 °F85.3–85.8 °F
Thu 15 85.5 °F85.1–85.8 °F
Wed 14 85.3 °F84.9–85.6 °F
Tue 13 85.3 °F85.1–85.5 °F
Mon 12 85.5 °F85.3–85.8 °F
Sun 11 85.6 °F85.5–86.0 °F
Sat 10 86.2 °F85.8–86.4 °F
Fri 9 86.2 °F85.8–86.5 °F
Thu 8 86.0 °F85.6–86.4 °F
Wed 7 86.0 °F85.8–86.2 °F
Tue 6 86.2 °F86.0–86.5 °F
Mon 5 86.4 °F86.2–86.7 °F
Sun 4 86.4 °F86.0–86.5 °F
Sat 3 86.2 °F86.0–86.4 °F
Fri 2 86.2 °F85.8–86.5 °F
Thu 1 85.8 °F85.5–86.0 °F
Wed 30 85.6 °F85.5–85.8 °F
Tue 29 85.8 °F85.5–86.2 °F
Mon 28 85.8 °F85.6–86.2 °F
Sun 27 86.0 °F85.8–86.2 °F
Sat 26 86.2 °F86.0–86.5 °F
Fri 25 86.5 °F86.4–86.9 °F
Thu 24 86.7 °F86.5–86.9 °F
Wed 23 86.7 °F86.4–87.1 °F
Tue 22 86.7 °F86.2–87.1 °F
Mon 21 86.2 °F85.8–86.5 °F
Sun 20 85.6 °F85.1–86.0 °F
Sat 19 85.1 °F84.7–85.3 °F
Fri 18 84.7 °F84.2–85.1 °F
Thu 17 84.6 °F84.2–84.7 °F
Wed 16 84.6 °F84.2–84.9 °F
Tue 15 84.6 °F84.2–84.7 °F
Mon 14 84.4 °F84.2–84.6 °F
Sun 13 84.6 °F84.4–84.9 °F
Sat 12 85.1 °F84.9–85.3 °F
Fri 11 85.3 °F84.9–85.5 °F
Thu 10 85.1 °F84.9–85.3 °F
Wed 9 85.3 °F84.9–85.5 °F
Tue 8 85.6 °F85.3–86.0 °F
Mon 7 85.5 °F85.1–85.8 °F
Sun 6 85.1 °F84.7–85.5 °F
Sat 5 84.9 °F84.6–85.1 °F
Fri 4 84.7 °F84.4–84.9 °F
Thu 3 84.7 °F84.4–84.9 °F
Wed 2 84.2 °F83.8–84.6 °F
Tue 1 83.3 °F82.9–83.8 °F
Mon 31 82.9 °F82.8–83.3 °F
Sun 30 83.1 °F82.8–83.3 °F
Sat 29 82.9 °F82.6–83.1 °F

It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.

Questions about the water in SoledadQuestions

What's the water temperature today in Soledad?

86.5 °F; through the day it ranges 86.0–86.7 °F.

Will the water get warmer or colder?

It stays steady over the next few days.

Which wetsuit do I need today?

With the water as it is today, no wetsuit (warm). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.

How warm is the water in Soledad in October?

In October, the water in Soledad averages 84.4 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).

How warm is the water in Soledad in September?

In September, the water in Soledad averages 84.5 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).

When is the best time to swim in Soledad?

In Soledad the water is pleasant year-round: 78.5–84.5 °F on average, depending on the month. The water is warmest in September (84.5 °F on average) and coldest in February (78.5 °F).

Is the water warmer or colder than normal?

The water off Soledad is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.0 °F).

More about Soledad today

Water temperature near Soledad

Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.

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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 13 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:40 pm (local time).

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