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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

79.9

°F

January 5, 19:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.8°F

Tomorrow:

79.8°F

Sunrise:

07:40

Sunset:

18:35

Day Length:

10 h. 55 min.

San Francisco in January

Minimum:

72.5°F

Average:

78.0°F

Maximum:

80.1°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco today

As of now, in San Francisco, the water temperature is 79.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.9°F higher 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 71.5°F on 2021.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.6°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
Jan 1 79.9°F 77.1°F 78.0°F
Jan 2 80.2°F 77.2°F 78.1°F
Jan 3 79.7°F 77.1°F 78.2°F
Jan 4 79.8°F 77.0°F 78.2°F
Jan 5 79.9°F 77.5°F 77.9°F
Jan 6 79.8°F 77.8°F 77.9°F
Jan 7 79.9°F 78.3°F 77.9°F
Jan 8 79.6°F 78.0°F 77.7°F
Jan 9 79.6°F 77.8°F 77.7°F
Jan 10 79.6°F 77.6°F 77.7°F
Jan 11 79.4°F 77.3°F 77.5°F
Jan 12 79.2°F 77.0°F 77.3°F
Dec 22 79.3°F 79.2°F 79.1°F
Dec 23 79.7°F 79.2°F 79.0°F
Dec 24 80.0°F 79.6°F 78.8°F
Dec 25 79.5°F 78.8°F 78.6°F
Dec 26 78.9°F 79.5°F 78.4°F
Dec 27 78.9°F 79.4°F 78.4°F
Dec 28 79.4°F 79.0°F 78.3°F
Dec 29 78.9°F 78.3°F 78.0°F
Dec 30 79.0°F 77.6°F 78.0°F
Dec 31 80.1°F 77.5°F 77.9°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 25, 2025, dipping to 70.5°F. The average readings by season are 77.6°F in Winter, 78.0°F in Spring, 85.6°F in Summer, and 85.9°F in Autumn.