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 13.92°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.

57.1

°F

March 14, 20:26

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.8°F

Tomorrow:

57.1°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

18:57

Day Length:

11 h. 56 min.

Oceanside in March

Minimum:

59.0°F

Average:

60.1°F

Maximum:

62.2°F

Sea water temperature in Oceanside today

As of now, in Oceanside, the water temperature is 57.1°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 3.2°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 is slightly 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 63.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 58.0°F on 2023.

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 57.3°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
Feb 28	59.9°F	60.4°F	59.1°F
Mar 1	59.7°F	61.0°F	59.2°F
Mar 2	59.5°F	61.4°F	59.3°F
Mar 3	59.5°F	61.2°F	59.4°F
Mar 4	58.1°F	60.9°F	59.3°F
Mar 5	57.3°F	60.8°F	59.2°F
Mar 6	56.3°F	61.0°F	59.1°F
Mar 7	56.1°F	60.9°F	59.2°F
Mar 8	55.6°F	61.0°F	59.1°F
Mar 9	56.1°F	60.8°F	59.2°F
Mar 10	56.2°F	60.9°F	59.4°F
Mar 11	56.6°F	60.7°F	59.5°F
Mar 12	56.0°F	60.8°F	59.5°F
Mar 13	56.8°F	61.2°F	59.8°F
Mar 14	57.1°F	61.2°F	60.2°F
Mar 15	57.1°F	60.9°F	60.3°F
Mar 16	57.0°F	60.8°F	60.2°F
Mar 17	57.1°F	60.7°F	60.2°F
Mar 18	57.2°F	60.4°F	60.4°F
Mar 19	57.4°F	60.4°F	60.5°F
Mar 20	57.6°F	60.9°F	60.7°F
Mar 21	57.6°F	32.0°F	60.8°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 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, 61.7°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 68.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Laguna Beach	56.9°F	33mi
San Diego	58.4°F	35mi
Tijuana	57.5°F	53mi
Long Beach	56.1°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oceanside