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 15.78°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 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.

60.4

°F

December 21, 10:00

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.3°F

Tomorrow:

60.5°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

16:47

Day Length:

9 h. 58 min.

Oceanside in December

Minimum:

58.4°F

Average:

60.0°F

Maximum:

61.8°F

Sea water temperature in Oceanside today

As of now, in Oceanside, the water temperature is 60.4°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. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 64.2°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 59.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Oceanside

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	60.4°F	63.0°F	62.4°F
Dec 8	60.2°F	63.5°F	62.4°F
Dec 9	59.2°F	62.9°F	62.3°F
Dec 10	59.6°F	62.5°F	62.4°F
Dec 11	59.6°F	62.2°F	62.3°F
Dec 12	59.4°F	62.3°F	62.2°F
Dec 13	59.6°F	62.2°F	62.2°F
Dec 14	58.9°F	62.6°F	62.2°F
Dec 15	58.4°F	62.6°F	62.1°F
Dec 16	58.7°F	62.6°F	61.9°F
Dec 17	58.6°F	62.5°F	61.8°F
Dec 18	59.4°F	62.2°F	61.6°F
Dec 19	59.8°F	62.0°F	61.5°F
Dec 20	60.3°F	61.9°F	61.4°F
Dec 21	60.4°F	62.5°F	61.4°F
Dec 22	60.5°F	62.7°F	61.5°F
Dec 23	60.4°F	62.3°F	61.4°F
Dec 24	60.4°F	62.3°F	61.4°F
Dec 25	60.3°F	62.7°F	61.3°F
Dec 26	60.2°F	62.9°F	61.3°F
Dec 27	60.0°F	62.8°F	61.1°F
Dec 28	60.0°F	63.0°F	61.1°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 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 60.5°F in Winter, 61.8°F in Spring, 69.9°F in Summer, and 68.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Laguna Beach	59.8°F	33mi
San Diego	56.8°F	35mi
Tijuana	56.6°F	53mi
Long Beach	58.8°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oceanside