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 17.4°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.

63.3

°F

December 19, 20:01

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.8°F

Tomorrow:

63.2°F

Sunrise:

06:48

Sunset:

16:45

Day Length:

9 h. 57 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 63.3°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 2.1°F higher 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.6°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 59.8°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.1°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 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	62.1°F
Dec 13	63.0°F	59.6°F	62.1°F
Dec 14	63.5°F	58.9°F	62.1°F
Dec 15	63.2°F	58.4°F	61.9°F
Dec 16	63.5°F	58.7°F	61.8°F
Dec 17	63.9°F	58.6°F	61.7°F
Dec 18	63.8°F	59.4°F	61.5°F
Dec 19	63.3°F	59.8°F	61.3°F
Dec 20	63.2°F	60.3°F	61.1°F
Dec 21	63.1°F	60.4°F	61.1°F
Dec 22	63.2°F	60.3°F	61.1°F
Dec 23	63.1°F	60.1°F	61.0°F
Dec 24	63.0°F	59.3°F	60.9°F
Dec 25	63.0°F	59.8°F	60.9°F
Dec 26	62.9°F	59.8°F	60.9°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 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	62.8°F	33mi
San Diego	62.1°F	35mi
Tijuana	62.1°F	53mi
Long Beach	63.0°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oceanside