What is the current water temperature in Oakland?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Oakland?

As of now, in Oakland, the water temperature is 11.35°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Oakland

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Oakland. 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.

52.4

°F

December 20, 06:39

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.4°F

Tomorrow:

52.5°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

16:53

Day Length:

9 h. 33 min.

Oakland in December

Minimum:

50.8°F

Average:

52.3°F

Maximum:

54.1°F

Sea water temperature in Oakland today

As of now, in Oakland, the water temperature is 52.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.6°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 stay about the same.

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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.1°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 50.9°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Oakland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 6	55.1°F	53.8°F	54.9°F
Dec 7	54.9°F	54.0°F	54.8°F
Dec 8	55.6°F	54.8°F	54.7°F
Dec 9	53.8°F	54.5°F	54.5°F
Dec 10	53.7°F	54.9°F	54.5°F
Dec 11	53.9°F	54.4°F	54.5°F
Dec 12	53.7°F	54.3°F	54.4°F
Dec 13	53.9°F	54.2°F	54.3°F
Dec 14	52.8°F	54.1°F	54.1°F
Dec 15	52.7°F	53.5°F	53.9°F
Dec 16	52.4°F	53.0°F	53.7°F
Dec 17	51.8°F	52.3°F	53.5°F
Dec 18	52.8°F	52.2°F	53.4°F
Dec 19	52.4°F	53.2°F	53.3°F
Dec 20	52.4°F	52.8°F	53.0°F
Dec 21	52.5°F	52.9°F	53.0°F
Dec 22	52.4°F	52.9°F	53.0°F
Dec 23	52.6°F	53.0°F	53.2°F
Dec 24	52.5°F	53.1°F	53.1°F
Dec 25	52.4°F	53.5°F	53.0°F
Dec 26	52.3°F	52.9°F	52.9°F
Dec 27	52.2°F	53.0°F	52.8°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 Oakland by month

In an average year, Oakland offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Oakland was recorded on September 13, 2022, reaching a 70.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 4, 2023, dipping to 49.2°F. The average readings by season are 53.4°F in Winter, 57.5°F in Spring, 63.0°F in Summer, and 62.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Francisco	53.4°F	8mi
Redwood City	53.1°F	22mi
San Jose	52.6°F	38mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oakland