What is the current water temperature in San Francisco?

As of now, in San Francisco, the water temperature is 27.42°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

81.4

°F

January 23, 12:49

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

81.3°F

Tomorrow:

81.4°F

Sunrise:

06:12

Sunset:

17:42

Day Length:

11 h. 30 min.

San Francisco in January

Minimum:

80.4°F

Average:

81.5°F

Maximum:

82.3°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco today

As of now, in San Francisco, the water temperature is 81.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 81.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 79.6°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

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 81.1°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 9	80.8°F	81.8°F	81.0°F
Jan 10	80.7°F	81.6°F	81.0°F
Jan 11	80.7°F	81.5°F	81.1°F
Jan 12	80.7°F	81.4°F	81.1°F
Jan 13	80.6°F	81.2°F	80.9°F
Jan 14	80.4°F	81.1°F	80.8°F
Jan 15	80.4°F	81.0°F	80.7°F
Jan 16	80.4°F	80.9°F	80.7°F
Jan 17	80.3°F	80.7°F	80.5°F
Jan 18	80.3°F	80.5°F	80.5°F
Jan 19	80.6°F	80.8°F	80.7°F
Jan 20	81.4°F	81.0°F	80.8°F
Jan 21	81.5°F	81.0°F	80.7°F
Jan 22	81.3°F	81.3°F	80.7°F
Jan 23	81.4°F	81.1°F	80.7°F
Jan 24	81.4°F	81.2°F	80.7°F
Jan 25	81.3°F	80.6°F	80.7°F
Jan 26	81.1°F	80.7°F	80.4°F
Jan 27	81.2°F	80.9°F	80.5°F
Jan 28	81.0°F	80.4°F	80.3°F
Jan 29	81.0°F	80.4°F	80.3°F
Jan 30	81.1°F	80.4°F	80.4°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 June 14, 2024, reaching a 88.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 29, 2019, dipping to 78.4°F. The average readings by season are 81.2°F in Winter, 83.7°F in Spring, 85.7°F in Summer, and 84.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Padang	81.6°F	13mi
Santo Domingo	81.6°F	14mi
San Francisco	81.3°F	19mi
San Francisco	79.6°F	23mi
Barcelona	81.6°F	27mi
San Jose	79.5°F	31mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Francisco