Ocean temperatures are rising into the mid- or high-60s this month, perhaps reaching the 70s in July and August. The usual early-summer cool weather along San Diego's coastline, disappointing to many tourists, is mostly caused by the sluggish warming of the ocean water. The payoff will come later. As the ocean gives up heat absorbed during the sunny summer months, we'll enjoy warm days and evenings well into autumn.
Ocean temperatures are rising into the mid- or high-60s this month, perhaps reaching the 70s in July and August. The usual early-summer cool weather along San Diego's coastline, disappointing to many tourists, is mostly caused by the sluggish warming of the ocean water. The payoff will come later. As the ocean gives up heat absorbed during the sunny summer months, we'll enjoy warm days and evenings well into autumn.