Salton Sea

Salton Sea

Mecca, CA
343mi²
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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.

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Current Conditions

99°F°
Feels like 101°F°
MostlyClear
Today's High
91°F°
Today's Low
70°F°

Water Temperature

77°F
Updated: (May 10)
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Current water temperature for Salton Sea is 77°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind7 mph SSE (Gust 15 mph)
Pressure
29.68 inHg
Visibility37 mi
Humidity20%
Cloud Cover25%

Forecast: Monday, May 12

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
77°F°
10 AM
85°F°
1 PM
91°F°
4 PM
86°F°

Temperature

High
91°F°
Low
70°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

13mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
36mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed24 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise12:44 PM
Sunset2:34 AM
Moon Phasefull
Max UV Index7 (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)

7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

3:37 PM - 6:07 PM

Minor Times (Good)

2:32 AM - 4:02 AM

11:54 AM - 1:24 PM

Outlook for Monday at Salton Sea

Expect temperatures ranging from 70°F to 91°F. Skies look partly cloudy with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 13 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 36 mph. The maximum UV index will be 7 (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 7:00 AM and 3:37 PM, or try the minor windows near 2:32 AM and 11:54 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Salton Sea.

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May 12th 2025

Lake Information

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

Weather Forecast

Monday

91°F
70°F

Tuesday

78°F
64°F

Wednesday

87°F
61°F

Thursday

90°F
67°F

Friday

90°F
69°F

Saturday

81°F
67°F

Sunday

74°F
63°F

Monday

80°F
60°F

Tuesday

85°F
63°F
Monday - 5/12/2025
91°F
70°F
12am
82°F
77°F
29.73 hPa
8 mph
S
G: 10 mph
2am
80°F
77°F
29.72 hPa
11 mph
WSW
G: 17 mph
4am
78°F
77°F
29.72 hPa
7 mph
W
G: 10 mph
6am
74°F
77°F
29.73 hPa
6 mph
WNW
G: 11 mph
8am
80°F
77°F
29.76 hPa
4 mph
ESE
G: 6 mph
10am
85°F
77°F
29.76 hPa
6 mph
SSW
G: 9 mph
12pm
90°F
77°F
29.76 hPa
6 mph
SW
G: 19 mph
2pm
89°F
77°F
29.73 hPa
24 mph
WSW
G: 35 mph
4pm
86°F
77°F
29.72 hPa
22 mph
WSW
G: 36 mph
6pm
84°F
77°F
29.71 hPa
23 mph
WSW
G: 36 mph
8pm
78°F
77°F
29.74 hPa
22 mph
WSW
G: 36 mph
10pm
74°F
77°F
29.76 hPa
16 mph
W
G: 26 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Salton Sea

Current Temp

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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: February → March (+10°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: October → November (-13°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm09182736

Wind Direction

174°

Pressure

1007 mb

Cloud Cover

0%

Visibility

24 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

MonTueWedThuFriSatSunMonTue0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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