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 12.66°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.

54.8

°F

March 17, 00:50

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

54.2°F

Tomorrow:

54.9°F

Sunrise:

07:17

Sunset:

19:18

Day Length:

12 h. 1 min.

Oakland in March

Minimum:

50.7°F

Average:

52.3°F

Maximum:

55.0°F

Sea water temperature in Oakland today

As of now, in Oakland, the water temperature is 54.8°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 1.0°F lower 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 59.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 51.8°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.9°F, while the maximum might reach 55.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Oakland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 3	55.7°F	55.7°F	54.3°F
Mar 4	55.4°F	55.4°F	54.1°F
Mar 5	55.2°F	53.9°F	54.2°F
Mar 6	54.9°F	54.2°F	54.3°F
Mar 7	54.5°F	55.3°F	54.3°F
Mar 8	55.0°F	55.2°F	54.5°F
Mar 9	54.7°F	54.8°F	54.4°F
Mar 10	54.7°F	55.6°F	54.7°F
Mar 11	54.5°F	56.0°F	54.7°F
Mar 12	55.5°F	56.0°F	55.0°F
Mar 13	55.0°F	55.9°F	55.1°F
Mar 14	55.3°F	56.5°F	55.5°F
Mar 15	54.7°F	56.9°F	55.7°F
Mar 16	54.2°F	56.5°F	55.6°F
Mar 17	54.8°F	55.9°F	55.8°F
Mar 18	54.9°F	56.4°F	55.9°F
Mar 19	55.1°F	57.2°F	56.1°F
Mar 20	55.3°F	57.5°F	56.3°F
Mar 21	55.3°F	57.4°F	56.3°F
Mar 22	55.1°F	56.3°F	56.1°F
Mar 23	55.5°F	56.4°F	56.5°F
Mar 24	55.8°F	57.8°F	56.8°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, 57.4°F in Spring, 62.9°F in Summer, and 61.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Francisco	54.0°F	8mi
Redwood City	54.7°F	22mi
San Jose	54.9°F	38mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oakland