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 13.15°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.

United States > Oakland

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.

55.7

°F

May 19, 00:33

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.8°F

Tomorrow:

56.1°F

Sunrise:

05:55

Sunset:

20:16

Day Length:

14 h. 21 min.

Oakland in May

Minimum:

50.7°F

Average:

52.1°F

Maximum:

55.0°F

Sea water temperature in Oakland today

As of now, in Oakland, the water temperature is 55.7°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 2.6°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 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 62.1°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 53.8°F on 2017.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.9°F, while the maximum might reach 56.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Oakland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 5	60.2°F	58.5°F	58.7°F
May 6	60.5°F	58.3°F	58.4°F
May 7	58.6°F	57.9°F	58.2°F
May 8	58.9°F	57.8°F	58.4°F
May 9	59.0°F	57.0°F	58.7°F
May 10	59.9°F	56.6°F	58.8°F
May 11	59.5°F	57.0°F	58.4°F
May 12	59.6°F	57.9°F	58.4°F
May 13	59.7°F	58.4°F	58.6°F
May 14	59.8°F	59.0°F	58.6°F
May 15	58.9°F	60.0°F	58.5°F
May 16	57.7°F	60.6°F	58.5°F
May 17	56.9°F	59.2°F	58.5°F
May 18	55.8°F	57.4°F	58.3°F
May 19	55.7°F	57.3°F	58.2°F
May 20	56.1°F	58.2°F	58.7°F
May 21	55.9°F	57.0°F	58.5°F
May 22	56.1°F	56.6°F	58.7°F
May 23	56.2°F	56.9°F	58.8°F
May 24	56.4°F	59.4°F	58.9°F
May 25	56.2°F	58.7°F	58.8°F
May 26	56.3°F	59.9°F	58.9°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 53.6°F in Winter, 57.3°F in Spring, 62.4°F in Summer, and 61.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Francisco	54.0°F	8mi
Redwood City	65.5°F	22mi
San Jose	62.8°F	38mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oakland