Measurements:
°C
°F
Santa Catalina Island
76°F
E 9 mph
Feels like: 80°F
Precip: 7%
World Resorts USA Santa Catalina Island Weather

Santa Catalina Island Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+76.0°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in August: 77.2°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in August: 69.2°F
Average water temperature in August: 73.1°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

August 25 76.0°F August 20 75.8°F
August 24 75.4°F August 19 75.6°F
August 23 75.4°F August 18 76.2°F
August 22 75.6°F August 17 76.4°F
August 21 75.0°F August 16 76.2°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: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in August 2026 for Santa Catalina Island was 76.0°F. The maximum and minimum values were 74.8°F and 77.2°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 73.2 °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 +80
Chicago +80
Hawaii +84
Houston +106
Las Vegas +116
Los Angeles +96
Maui +70
Miami +92
Myrtle Beach +84
New York +82
San Diego +96
San Francisco +64
Santa Monica +86
Sarasota +92
Washington +84
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Santa Catalina Island
Local time: 14:38
25 aug, tuesday
1500 76°F
E
9 mph
1800 76°F
E
9 mph
2100 76°F
NE
7 mph
26 aug, wednesday
0000 80°F
NE
6 mph
0300 80°F
W
6 mph
0600 80°F
NW
5 mph
0900 80°F
NW
6 mph
1200 82°F
NW
4 mph