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Water temperature in San Francisco

Detailed information about the current water temperature in San Francisco. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in San Francisco now

78.8

°F

December 3, 10:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.4°F

Tomorrow:

78.9°F

Sunrise:

07:24

Sunset:

18:20

Day Length:

10 h. 56 min.

San Francisco in December

Minimum:

71.5°F

Average:

77.5°F

Maximum:

79.9°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco today

As of now, in San Francisco, the water temperature is 78.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.8°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 78.0°F on 2022.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 78.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in San Francisco

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 19 82.9°F 84.9°F 83.3°F
Nov 20 82.7°F 84.8°F 83.4°F
Nov 21 82.2°F 84.9°F 83.2°F
Nov 22 81.6°F 84.5°F 82.9°F
Nov 23 81.0°F 84.1°F 82.7°F
Nov 24 81.1°F 83.7°F 82.3°F
Nov 25 81.1°F 84.1°F 82.3°F
Nov 26 80.9°F 83.7°F 82.2°F
Nov 27 80.6°F 83.1°F 81.9°F
Nov 28 80.2°F 82.9°F 81.7°F
Nov 29 80.5°F 83.4°F 81.8°F
Nov 30 80.2°F 83.3°F 81.7°F
Dec 1 80.0°F 83.4°F 81.5°F
Dec 2 79.4°F 82.6°F 81.2°F
Dec 3 78.8°F 82.3°F 81.5°F
Dec 4 78.9°F 82.0°F 81.5°F
Dec 5 78.7°F 81.8°F 81.4°F
Dec 6 78.7°F 81.9°F 81.3°F
Dec 7 78.6°F 81.8°F 81.2°F
Dec 8 78.6°F 81.9°F 81.2°F
Dec 9 78.5°F 82.3°F 81.1°F
Dec 10 78.3°F 82.8°F 80.9°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in San Francisco by month

In San Francisco, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in San Francisco was recorded on July 31, 2023, reaching a 89.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 14, 2021, dipping to 70.5°F. The average readings by season are 78.1°F in Winter, 78.4°F in Spring, 85.8°F in Summer, and 85.8°F in Autumn.