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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

80.7

°F

March 18, 07:21

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

80.5°F

Tomorrow:

80.9°F

Sunrise:

05:58

Sunset:

18:03

Day Length:

12 h. 5 min.

San Francisco in March

Minimum:

82.0°F

Average:

82.8°F

Maximum:

83.6°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco today

As of now, in San Francisco, the water temperature is 80.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.0°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 rise 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 84.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 80.7°F on 2017.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 81.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 80.9°F, while the maximum might reach 81.4°F.

Daily water temperature in San Francisco

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 4 83.3°F 83.0°F 82.2°F
Mar 5 82.9°F 82.9°F 82.1°F
Mar 6 83.2°F 83.8°F 82.4°F
Mar 7 82.9°F 83.8°F 82.4°F
Mar 8 83.2°F 83.8°F 82.5°F
Mar 9 82.9°F 83.6°F 82.5°F
Mar 10 81.8°F 84.1°F 82.2°F
Mar 11 82.1°F 84.1°F 82.2°F
Mar 12 82.0°F 83.5°F 82.0°F
Mar 13 81.9°F 83.4°F 81.9°F
Mar 14 81.3°F 83.6°F 82.1°F
Mar 15 80.6°F 83.9°F 82.1°F
Mar 16 80.4°F 83.8°F 82.0°F
Mar 17 80.5°F 83.0°F 82.4°F
Mar 18 80.7°F 82.7°F 82.7°F
Mar 19 80.9°F 82.6°F 82.8°F
Mar 20 81.1°F 82.9°F 83.0°F
Mar 21 81.0°F 82.6°F 83.0°F
Mar 22 81.1°F 82.8°F 83.0°F
Mar 23 81.3°F 82.8°F 83.3°F
Mar 24 81.4°F 82.7°F 83.4°F
Mar 25 81.4°F 82.3°F 83.4°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 May 23, 2024, reaching a 88.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2019, dipping to 79.3°F. The average readings by season are 82.6°F in Winter, 84.7°F in Spring, 85.6°F in Summer, and 85.0°F in Autumn.