Measurements:
°C
°F
Santa Catalina Island
72°F
E 8 mph
Feels like: 72°F
Precip: 25%
World Resorts USA Santa Catalina Island Weather

Santa Catalina Island Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+76.6°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in August: 77.2°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in August: 69.2°F
Average water temperature in August: 72.8°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

August 05 76.6°F July 31 75.6°F
August 04 77.2°F July 30 74.4°F
August 03 76.4°F July 29 74.4°F
August 02 76.2°F July 28 74.4°F
August 01 75.2°F July 27 75.2°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Santa Catalina Island?

According to our data for the last three years for Santa Catalina Island the highest average sea water temperature was in August, September and July.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in August

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in August 2025 for Santa Catalina Island was 71.9°F. The maximum and minimum values were 70.2°F and 74.2°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in September

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in September 2025 for Santa Catalina Island was 72.9°F. The maximum and minimum values were 71.2°F and 74.4°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in July

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in July 2026 for Santa Catalina Island was 71.8°F. The maximum and minimum values were 68.6°F and 75.6°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Santa Catalina Island
The most sunny months:
August 24 days
July 23 days
September 21 days
The most warm months:
August 77.9 °F
September 77.4 °F
July 76.0 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 72.7 °F
September 72.6 °F
July 70.8 °F
The most cold months:
December 63.2 °F
January 63.7 °F
March 63.9 °F
The most rainy months:
January 2 days
December 2 days
February 1 day
The most windy months:
March 8 mph
February 7 mph
April 7 mph

Santa Catalina Island on the Weather Map

USA Resorts:
NAME
Boston +94
Chicago +82
Hawaii +82
Houston +106
Las Vegas +124
Los Angeles +92
Maui +78
Miami +92
Myrtle Beach +84
New York +84
San Diego +80
San Francisco +62
Santa Monica +80
Sarasota +92
Washington +88
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Santa Catalina Island
Local time: 12:18
05 aug, wednesday
1500 76°F
E
12 mph
1800 70°F
E
13 mph
2100 64°F
E
8 mph
06 aug, thursday
0000 68°F
E
5 mph
0300 66°F
E
6 mph
0600 66°F
E
6 mph
0900 66°F
E
3 mph
1200 68°F
NE
6 mph