What is the current water temperature in Oceanside?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Oceanside?

As of now, in Oceanside, the water temperature is 17.44°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Oceanside

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Oceanside. 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.

63.4

°F

December 12, 13:50

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

62.7°F

Tomorrow:

63.4°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

16:43

Day Length:

10 h. 0 min.

Oceanside in December

Minimum:

56.9°F

Average:

59.8°F

Maximum:

61.8°F

Sea water temperature in Oceanside today

As of now, in Oceanside, the water temperature is 63.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.4°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.6°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 59.4°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 63.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Oceanside

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 28	64.3°F	59.6°F	63.3°F
Nov 29	63.9°F	58.8°F	63.1°F
Nov 30	64.2°F	58.6°F	62.8°F
Dec 1	64.3°F	58.6°F	62.6°F
Dec 2	64.4°F	59.3°F	62.5°F
Dec 3	64.4°F	60.2°F	62.6°F
Dec 4	64.4°F	60.3°F	62.6°F
Dec 5	63.9°F	60.2°F	62.5°F
Dec 6	63.4°F	60.2°F	62.3°F
Dec 7	63.1°F	60.4°F	62.2°F
Dec 8	63.1°F	60.2°F	62.3°F
Dec 9	63.1°F	59.2°F	62.1°F
Dec 10	62.7°F	59.6°F	62.2°F
Dec 11	62.7°F	59.6°F	62.1°F
Dec 12	63.4°F	59.4°F	62.0°F
Dec 13	63.4°F	59.6°F	62.0°F
Dec 14	63.4°F	58.9°F	62.0°F
Dec 15	63.2°F	58.4°F	61.8°F
Dec 16	63.0°F	58.7°F	61.6°F
Dec 17	62.9°F	58.6°F	61.5°F
Dec 18	62.7°F	59.4°F	61.3°F
Dec 19	62.7°F	59.8°F	61.3°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 Oceanside by month

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

The warmest water in Oceanside was recorded on August 11, 2018, reaching a 79.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 7, 2023, dipping to 55.0°F. The average readings by season are 60.3°F in Winter, 61.6°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 67.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Laguna Beach	63.3°F	33mi
San Diego	62.7°F	35mi
Tijuana	63.1°F	53mi
Long Beach	63.5°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oceanside