Measurements:
°C
°F
Santa Catalina Island
68°F
E 14 mph
Feels like: 68°F
Precip: 6%
World Resorts USA Santa Catalina Island Weather

Santa Catalina Island Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+74.8°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in October: 77.0°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in October: 64.2°F
Average water temperature in October: 70.6°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

October 26 74.8°F October 21 73.2°F
October 25 72.8°F October 20 73.2°F
October 24 73.0°F October 19 73.0°F
October 23 73.2°F October 18 72.4°F
October 22 73.2°F October 17 73.2°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

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The average sea surface temperature in August 2026 for Santa Catalina Island was 76.4°F. The maximum and minimum values were 74.8°F and 79.2°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in September

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The average sea surface temperature in September 2026 for Santa Catalina Island was 75.9°F. The maximum and minimum values were 74.4°F and 78.0°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in July

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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:
July 23 days
August 23 days
October 21 days
The most warm months:
August 78.7 °F
September 76.9 °F
July 76.0 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 73.3 °F
September 73.1 °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
F°
Boston +58
Chicago +58
Hawaii +80
Houston +74
Las Vegas +64
Los Angeles +74
Maui +72
Miami +82
New York +62
Panama City Beach +64
San Diego +74
San Francisco +60
Santa Monica +72
Tampa +72
Washington +58
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Santa Catalina Island
Local time: 21:49
27 oct, tuesday
0000 68°F
E
13 mph
0300 66°F
E
6 mph
0600 66°F
N
6 mph
0900 66°F
NW
6 mph
1200 66°F
NW
7 mph
1500 68°F
NE
3 mph
1800 68°F
E
9 mph
2100 66°F
E
6 mph