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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

76.2

°F

February 7, 15:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

75.4°F

Tomorrow:

76.0°F

Sunrise:

06:39

Sunset:

18:26

Day Length:

11 h. 47 min.

San Francisco in February

Minimum:

79.7°F

Average:

82.0°F

Maximum:

84.7°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco today

As of now, in San Francisco, the water temperature is 76.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

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 82.8°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 75.3°F on 2019.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 75.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 75.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 76.0°F.

Daily water temperature in San Francisco

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 24 81.1°F 82.6°F 80.6°F
Jan 25 81.0°F 82.9°F 80.5°F
Jan 26 81.7°F 82.9°F 80.5°F
Jan 27 81.6°F 83.5°F 80.7°F
Jan 28 81.5°F 82.5°F 80.4°F
Jan 29 81.3°F 82.0°F 80.3°F
Jan 30 80.9°F 82.2°F 80.0°F
Jan 31 80.1°F 83.0°F 80.2°F
Feb 1 79.8°F 82.9°F 80.2°F
Feb 2 79.2°F 82.3°F 79.6°F
Feb 3 78.0°F 82.6°F 79.4°F
Feb 4 77.9°F 82.3°F 79.2°F
Feb 5 76.6°F 82.5°F 79.2°F
Feb 6 75.4°F 82.7°F 78.8°F
Feb 7 76.2°F 82.8°F 78.8°F
Feb 8 76.0°F 83.0°F 78.7°F
Feb 9 75.8°F 83.1°F 78.5°F
Feb 10 75.8°F 82.3°F 78.5°F
Feb 11 75.9°F 82.9°F 78.5°F
Feb 12 75.4°F 82.1°F 78.1°F
Feb 13 75.2°F 82.5°F 77.9°F
Feb 14 75.3°F 82.0°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 September 6, 2023, reaching a 87.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2023, dipping to 73.1°F. The average readings by season are 80.6°F in Winter, 80.7°F in Spring, 84.0°F in Summer, and 83.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Panamá 76.2°F 1mi
Veracruz 76.4°F 10mi
San José 76.7°F 16mi
Miramar 80.8°F 42mi
San José 78.4°F 42mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Francisco