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 15.88°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.

60.6

°F

November 15, 01:22

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.1°F

Tomorrow:

60.3°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

16:58

Day Length:

10 h. 9 min.

Oakland in November

Minimum:

51.2°F

Average:

52.4°F

Maximum:

54.2°F

Sea water temperature in Oakland today

As of now, in Oakland, the water temperature is 60.6°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 2.2°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 60.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 56.4°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 59.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Oakland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 1	62.5°F	60.8°F	60.6°F
Nov 2	62.7°F	60.2°F	60.7°F
Nov 3	62.5°F	60.2°F	60.5°F
Nov 4	62.0°F	60.6°F	60.4°F
Nov 5	62.3°F	60.1°F	60.2°F
Nov 6	61.4°F	60.5°F	60.5°F
Nov 7	61.4°F	58.9°F	60.3°F
Nov 8	61.3°F	58.0°F	59.9°F
Nov 9	61.7°F	58.0°F	59.9°F
Nov 10	62.0°F	57.4°F	59.3°F
Nov 11	61.9°F	57.2°F	59.1°F
Nov 12	61.2°F	57.3°F	59.2°F
Nov 13	60.5°F	57.0°F	58.8°F
Nov 14	60.1°F	56.9°F	58.8°F
Nov 15	60.6°F	57.3°F	58.4°F
Nov 16	60.3°F	56.6°F	58.1°F
Nov 17	60.0°F	56.1°F	57.8°F
Nov 18	60.2°F	56.4°F	58.0°F
Nov 19	59.7°F	55.3°F	57.5°F
Nov 20	59.5°F	54.4°F	57.3°F
Nov 21	59.4°F	54.3°F	57.2°F
Nov 22	59.3°F	54.2°F	57.1°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	59.3°F	8mi
Redwood City	63.3°F	22mi
San Jose	62.3°F	38mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oakland