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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

80.9

°F

April 23, 17:39

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

80.8°F

Tomorrow:

81.1°F

Sunrise:

05:28

Sunset:

17:58

Day Length:

12 h. 30 min.

San Francisco in April

Minimum:

79.3°F

Average:

80.3°F

Maximum:

81.3°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco today

As of now, in San Francisco, the water temperature is 80.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.1°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 83.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 80.8°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.0°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
Apr 9 81.4°F 81.3°F 80.7°F
Apr 10 81.3°F 81.0°F 80.6°F
Apr 11 81.2°F 80.9°F 80.8°F
Apr 12 81.0°F 81.9°F 81.1°F
Apr 13 81.1°F 81.6°F 81.1°F
Apr 14 81.4°F 82.1°F 81.3°F
Apr 15 81.7°F 82.8°F 81.5°F
Apr 16 81.6°F 82.8°F 81.5°F
Apr 17 82.1°F 82.4°F 81.7°F
Apr 18 81.9°F 82.2°F 81.6°F
Apr 19 81.4°F 82.7°F 81.6°F
Apr 20 81.6°F 82.4°F 81.6°F
Apr 21 81.4°F 82.4°F 81.7°F
Apr 22 80.8°F 82.6°F 81.8°F
Apr 23 80.9°F 82.6°F 82.0°F
Apr 24 81.1°F 83.2°F 82.1°F
Apr 25 81.0°F 83.5°F 82.1°F
Apr 26 80.9°F 83.4°F 81.9°F
Apr 27 80.9°F 83.3°F 82.0°F
Apr 28 81.0°F 83.5°F 82.0°F
Apr 29 81.1°F 83.1°F 82.1°F
Apr 30 81.1°F 83.1°F 82.2°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 June 16, 2016, reaching a 87.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 29, 2019, dipping to 76.9°F. The average readings by season are 80.0°F in Winter, 81.5°F in Spring, 84.7°F in Summer, and 83.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Barcelona 83.7°F 19mi
San Francisco 84.5°F 23mi
Padang 84.4°F 35mi
Santo Domingo 84.4°F 36mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Francisco