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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

75.8

°F

April 24, 11:48

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

73.9°F

Tomorrow:

75.8°F

Sunrise:

07:36

Sunset:

20:24

Day Length:

12 h. 48 min.

San Francisco in April

Minimum:

71.0°F

Average:

78.1°F

Maximum:

80.4°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco today

As of now, in San Francisco, the water temperature is 75.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.7°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 75.3°F on 2018.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 76.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 75.8°F, while the maximum might reach 77.0°F.

Daily water temperature in San Francisco

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 10 75.1°F 74.4°F 77.3°F
Apr 11 74.9°F 74.8°F 77.5°F
Apr 12 75.5°F 74.8°F 77.5°F
Apr 13 75.0°F 74.5°F 77.4°F
Apr 14 76.2°F 75.4°F 77.9°F
Apr 15 76.0°F 75.7°F 77.8°F
Apr 16 76.6°F 75.1°F 77.8°F
Apr 17 76.9°F 75.5°F 77.8°F
Apr 18 76.8°F 75.9°F 77.8°F
Apr 19 76.4°F 77.7°F 77.8°F
Apr 20 76.6°F 77.0°F 77.8°F
Apr 21 75.4°F 77.7°F 78.1°F
Apr 22 75.5°F 78.0°F 78.0°F
Apr 23 73.9°F 77.6°F 77.6°F
Apr 24 75.8°F 77.8°F 77.9°F
Apr 25 75.8°F 78.2°F 78.0°F
Apr 26 76.0°F 77.5°F 78.2°F
Apr 27 76.4°F 79.0°F 78.5°F
Apr 28 76.7°F 77.6°F 78.8°F
Apr 29 76.8°F 77.5°F 78.9°F
Apr 30 76.9°F 78.3°F 79.0°F
May 1 77.0°F 78.4°F 79.2°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 77.8°F in Winter, 78.2°F in Spring, 85.6°F in Summer, and 85.8°F in Autumn.