Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Los Alamitos, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Los Alamitos...

Los Alamitos is a coastal city in the United States. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 11449 people. The water temperature around Los Alamitos changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 14.1°C (57.3°F) in February up to 19.8°C (67.7°F) in the month of September, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (62°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Los Alamitos is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Los Alamitos?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Los Alamitos is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Los Alamitos?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to Los Alamitos. The closest one is Seal Beach, which is only 5km (3.2miles) away from Los Alamitos. Click here for directions and for more information on Seal Beach and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Los Alamitos are Ray Bay, which is roughly 5.1km (3.2miles) away, and Anderson Street, located 5.6km (3.5miles) from Los Alamitos.

Are there nice beaches close to Los Alamitos?

Yes, there are several other nice beaches in proximity to Los Alamitos. The closest one is Seal Beach, which is 4.6km (2.9miles) away from Los Alamitos. Another beautiful beach near Los Alamitos is Chapman Beach, which is 4.7km (2.9miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Los Alamitos?

The water temperature around Los Alamitos is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (68°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 14°C (57°F). During these months, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Los Alamitos?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during fall when temperatures go up to 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Los Alamitos: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Los Alamitos...

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