Carlsbad water temperature

Typically about 72° in August — perfect.

from the Oceanside offshore buoy, about 7 miles away

perfect

bath-warm 80° and up perfect 72–79° refreshing 65–71° brisk below 65° 72° typical for August

The year at a glance

Swimmable from July through September.

swimmable 50° 60° 70° 80° 72° 59° JFMAMJJASOND January: typically 59° — brisk February: typically 59° — brisk March: typically 59° — brisk April: typically 60° — brisk May: typically 64° — brisk June: typically 66° — refreshing July: typically 70° — refreshing August: typically 72° — perfect September: typically 71° — refreshing October: typically 67° — refreshing November: typically 64° — brisk December: typically 62° — brisk

Month by month

Month Typical Feels
January 59° brisk
February 59° brisk
March 59° brisk
April 60° brisk
May 64° brisk
June 66° refreshing
July 70° refreshing
August 72° perfect
September 71° refreshing
October 67° refreshing
November 64° brisk
December 62° brisk

About this reading

The reading comes from the Oceanside offshore buoy riding about 7 miles out; the surf zone usually reads close to it, though sun-warmed shallows can run warmer on calm afternoons.

Reading from the Oceanside offshore buoy, about 7 miles away.

Warm water says nothing about surf, rip currents, or bacteria — check local lifeguard flags and advisories.