Where is the sea warmest in California in November?

Carpinteria Beach in United States has the warmest sea in California in November, averaging about 22.0 °C. Morro Strand (22.0 °C) and San Simeon State Beach follow close behind.

How many beaches in California are warm enough to swim in November?

25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in California average 22 °C or more in November, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.

How are these November sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical November rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Warmest sea temperature in California in November

Where the sea is warmest across California during November, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Carpinteria Beach (California, United States) tops the list at around 22°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Carpinteria Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
2
Morro Strand
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
3
San Simeon State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
4
Bolinas Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
5
Muir Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
6
Pacifica State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
7
Ocean Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
8
Gray Whale Cove
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
9
Montara State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
10
Pescadero State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
11
Manresa State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
12
Sunset State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
13
Windansea Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
14
Rodeo Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
15
Drakes Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
16
Bodega Bay Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
17
Goat Rock Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
18
Manchester State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
19
Big River Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
20
Van Damme Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
21
San Gregorio State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
22
Waddell Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
23
Natural Bridges State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
24
New Brighton State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average
25
Rio Del Mar State Beach
California · United States · Pacific Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
November average

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California in November — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in California in November?: Carpinteria Beach in United States has the warmest sea in California in November, averaging about 22.0 °C. Morro Strand (22.0 °C) and San Simeon State Beach follow close behind.
How many beaches in California are warm enough to swim in November?: 25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in California average 22 °C or more in November, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these November sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical November rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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