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 14.16°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.

57.5

°F

November 29, 01:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

57.0°F

Tomorrow:

57.2°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

16:51

Day Length:

9 h. 47 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 57.5°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 1.2°F higher 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 54.7°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 56.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 57.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Oakland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 15	60.6°F	57.3°F	58.6°F
Nov 16	61.1°F	56.6°F	58.4°F
Nov 17	60.7°F	56.1°F	58.1°F
Nov 18	60.3°F	56.4°F	58.2°F
Nov 19	60.1°F	55.3°F	57.7°F
Nov 20	60.0°F	54.4°F	57.5°F
Nov 21	59.3°F	54.3°F	57.4°F
Nov 22	59.0°F	54.2°F	57.3°F
Nov 23	58.7°F	54.3°F	57.1°F
Nov 24	59.3°F	54.9°F	57.0°F
Nov 25	58.3°F	54.7°F	57.0°F
Nov 26	58.7°F	54.0°F	56.7°F
Nov 27	58.6°F	54.0°F	56.7°F
Nov 28	57.0°F	54.8°F	56.4°F
Nov 29	57.5°F	54.8°F	56.3°F
Nov 30	57.2°F	53.8°F	56.0°F
Dec 1	57.1°F	53.8°F	55.9°F
Dec 2	56.8°F	53.6°F	55.6°F
Dec 3	56.8°F	54.3°F	55.5°F
Dec 4	56.5°F	54.0°F	55.3°F
Dec 5	56.4°F	53.9°F	55.2°F
Dec 6	56.1°F	53.8°F	54.9°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 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	57.9°F	8mi
Redwood City	58.3°F	22mi
San Jose	57.6°F	38mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oakland