Salton Sea

Salton Sea

Mecca, CA
343mi²
ft
Directions
Lake Information

One of the world's largest inland seas and lowest spots on earth at -227 below sea level, Salton Sea was re-created in 1905 when high spring flooding on the Colorado River crashed the canal gates leading into the developing Imperial Valley. For the next 18 months the entire volume of the Colorado River rushed downward into the Salton Trough. By the time engineers were finally able to stop the breaching water in 1907, the Salton Sea had been born at 45 miles long and 20 miles wide – equaling about 130 miles of shoreline. Salton Sea State Recreation Area covers 14 miles of the northeastern shore and has long been a popular site for campers, boaters and anglers. Increasing salinity in the Salton Sea basin has limited the number of types of fish that can be found there, and most fish currently caught are Tilapia. Varner Harbor within the SRA provides easy access to the sea for boating and water skiing. Kayakers, campers, birdwatchers, photographers and hikers can enjoy the site's many recreation opportunities.

Read more

Current Conditions

78°F°
Feels like 75°F°
Windy
Today's High
86°F°
Today's Low
63°F°

Water Temperature

79°F
Updated: (May 11)
Sign in to contribute temps.

Current water temperature for Salton Sea is 79°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind25 mph WSW (Gust 36 mph)
Pressure
29.77 inHg
Visibility32 mi
Humidity31%
Cloud Cover9%

Forecast: Wednesday, May 14

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
65°F°
10 AM
74°F°
1 PM
82°F°
4 PM
85°F°

Temperature

High
86°F°
Low
63°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

10mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
27mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed16 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise12:43 PM
Sunset2:35 AM
Moon PhasewaningGibbous
Max UV Index9 (Very High)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
4/5

Todays action is rated a 4 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

8:23 AM - 10:53 AM

5:16 PM - 7:46 PM

Minor Times (Good)

4:29 AM - 5:59 AM

1:12 PM - 2:42 PM

Outlook for Wednesday at Salton Sea

Expect temperatures ranging from 63°F to 86°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 10 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 27 mph. The maximum UV index will be 9 (Very High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 4/5 (Todays action is rated a 4 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 8:23 AM and 5:16 PM, or try the minor windows near 4:29 AM and 1:12 PM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Salton Sea.

Lake Map Views

LakeMonster PRO

Try Premium Features

Find the fishing sweet spots! See detailed temperature readings throughout your lake.

No credit card required for preview

May 12th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
N/A
Area
343 mi²
Coordinates
33.335, -115.668

Weather Forecast

Wednesday

86°F
63°F

Thursday

89°F
66°F

Friday

91°F
68°F

Saturday

84°F
66°F

Sunday

83°F
63°F

Monday

89°F
67°F

Tuesday

93°F
69°F

Wednesday

94°F
72°F

Thursday

97°F
75°F
Wednesday - 5/14/2025
86°F
63°F
12am
67°F
79°F
29.85 hPa
16 mph
W
G: 27 mph
2am
65°F
79°F
29.84 hPa
11 mph
W
G: 20 mph
4am
64°F
79°F
29.85 hPa
12 mph
WNW
G: 24 mph
6am
63°F
79°F
29.89 hPa
12 mph
WNW
G: 21 mph
8am
68°F
79°F
29.92 hPa
12 mph
WNW
G: 17 mph
10am
74°F
79°F
29.93 hPa
9 mph
WNW
G: 14 mph
12pm
79°F
79°F
29.91 hPa
9 mph
W
G: 15 mph
2pm
84°F
79°F
29.87 hPa
9 mph
WSW
G: 15 mph
4pm
85°F
79°F
29.82 hPa
8 mph
SW
G: 12 mph
6pm
84°F
79°F
29.79 hPa
6 mph
WSW
G: 8 mph
8pm
78°F
79°F
29.79 hPa
5 mph
WSW
G: 5 mph
10pm
73°F
79°F
29.83 hPa
8 mph
W
G: 12 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Salton Sea

Current Temp

Sign in to view

Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

53°F

On Jan 26

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

70°F

Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.

Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months

Surface temperature over the selected period.

Key Observations (Last 12 Months)

  • Warmest avg: July (92°F).
  • Coolest avg: February (54°F).
  • Avg temps often suitable for swimming during August, September.
  • Rapid warming often occurs: March → April (+10°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: October → November (-13°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm07142128

Wind Direction

273°

Pressure

1011 mb

Cloud Cover

0%

Visibility

27 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

WedThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThu0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
Go Premium
Better lake days, better fishing, better you with LakeMonster Pro
Relaxing app background
LakeMonster App Icon
Get a 7 day free trial

Frequently Asked Questions About Salton Sea

Get accurate, up-to-date information about conditions at Salton Sea.