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 16.49°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.

61.7

°F

February 26, 16:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.7°F

Tomorrow:

61.7°F

Sunrise:

06:21

Sunset:

17:44

Day Length:

11 h. 23 min.

Oceanside in March

Minimum:

59.0°F

Average:

60.2°F

Maximum:

62.9°F

Sea water temperature in Oceanside today

As of now, in Oceanside, the water temperature is 61.7°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 2.9°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 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 56.5°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Oceanside

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 12	63.2°F	58.0°F	59.5°F
Feb 13	63.0°F	58.1°F	59.5°F
Feb 14	63.1°F	57.8°F	59.6°F
Feb 15	62.9°F	57.8°F	59.5°F
Feb 16	63.0°F	58.0°F	59.5°F
Feb 17	62.6°F	58.2°F	59.6°F
Feb 18	62.3°F	58.4°F	59.6°F
Feb 19	62.2°F	58.7°F	59.6°F
Feb 20	61.8°F	58.7°F	59.5°F
Feb 21	61.5°F	58.6°F	59.4°F
Feb 22	61.5°F	59.0°F	59.3°F
Feb 23	61.5°F	59.2°F	59.2°F
Feb 24	61.2°F	59.3°F	59.0°F
Feb 25	61.7°F	59.2°F	59.0°F
Feb 26	61.7°F	59.7°F	58.8°F
Feb 27	61.7°F	59.7°F	58.8°F
Feb 28	61.6°F	59.9°F	58.7°F
Mar 1	59.2°F	59.7°F	58.9°F
Mar 2	59.4°F	59.5°F	59.1°F
Mar 3	59.5°F	59.5°F	59.1°F
Mar 4	59.3°F	58.1°F	59.0°F
Mar 5	59.3°F	57.3°F	59.0°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 60.2°F in Winter, 61.4°F in Spring, 69.7°F in Summer, and 67.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Laguna Beach	60.1°F	33mi
San Diego	61.1°F	35mi
Tijuana	60.4°F	53mi
Long Beach	60.1°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oceanside