Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Monrovia, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Monrovia...

Monrovia is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 36590 people. The water temperature around Monrovia changes moderately during 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 illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (62°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Monrovia 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 Monrovia?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Monrovia is about:

Are there surf spots near Monrovia?

There are not too many surf spots close to Monrovia. A spot, which is not too far away, is Seal Beach, which is just 29km (18miles) away from Monrovia. Click here for more information on Seal Beach and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Monrovia are Ray Bay, which is 29.1km (18miles) away, and Dockweiler Beach, located roughly 29.3km (18.2miles) from Monrovia.

Are there beaches near by?

Yes, there are some beaches close to Monrovia. The nearest one is Los Angeles County, which is 15.5km (9.6miles) away from Monrovia. Another beach near Monrovia is Claremont Beach, which is approximately 16.4km (10.2miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Monrovia?

The water temperature around Monrovia 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Monrovia. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures come down to roughly 14°C (57°F). During these months, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Monrovia?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F) during January, February, and March. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during fall when temperatures go up to 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Monrovia: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Monrovia...

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