Mission Beach water temperature

Typically about 72° in August — perfect.

from the Scripps nearshore buoy, about 6 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 61° — brisk May: typically 65° — refreshing June: typically 66° — refreshing July: typically 70° — refreshing August: typically 72° — perfect September: typically 70° — refreshing October: typically 66° — refreshing November: typically 63° — brisk December: typically 61° — brisk

Month by month

Month Typical Feels
January 59° brisk
February 59° brisk
March 59° brisk
April 61° brisk
May 65° refreshing
June 66° refreshing
July 70° refreshing
August 72° perfect
September 70° refreshing
October 66° refreshing
November 63° brisk
December 61° brisk

About this reading

The reading comes from the Scripps nearshore buoy, just off the coast.

Reading from the Scripps nearshore buoy, about 6 miles away.

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