What is the current water temperature in Redwood City?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Redwood City?

As of now, in Redwood City, the water temperature is 12.11°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 Redwood City

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Redwood City. 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.

53.8

°F

December 21, 10:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.3°F

Tomorrow:

53.7°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

16:55

Day Length:

9 h. 35 min.

Redwood City in December

Minimum:

52.2°F

Average:

52.9°F

Maximum:

55.1°F

Sea water temperature in Redwood City today

As of now, in Redwood City, the water temperature is 53.8°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 0.3°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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.4°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 51.7°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 53.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Redwood City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	55.1°F	56.9°F	55.8°F
Dec 8	54.6°F	56.1°F	55.5°F
Dec 9	54.5°F	56.6°F	55.4°F
Dec 10	55.3°F	56.2°F	55.5°F
Dec 11	55.0°F	55.9°F	55.5°F
Dec 12	54.9°F	55.8°F	55.4°F
Dec 13	54.8°F	55.6°F	55.3°F
Dec 14	54.5°F	55.0°F	55.1°F
Dec 15	54.4°F	54.8°F	55.0°F
Dec 16	54.0°F	54.7°F	54.9°F
Dec 17	53.3°F	54.5°F	54.6°F
Dec 18	53.2°F	54.3°F	54.4°F
Dec 19	53.7°F	54.2°F	54.3°F
Dec 20	53.3°F	54.2°F	54.2°F
Dec 21	53.8°F	54.5°F	54.1°F
Dec 22	53.7°F	54.4°F	54.1°F
Dec 23	53.8°F	54.5°F	54.1°F
Dec 24	54.0°F	56.1°F	54.3°F
Dec 25	53.8°F	55.9°F	54.1°F
Dec 26	53.8°F	55.7°F	54.1°F
Dec 27	53.7°F	55.6°F	54.0°F
Dec 28	53.6°F	55.2°F	54.0°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 Redwood City by month

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

The warmest water in Redwood City was recorded on September 9, 2022, reaching a 74.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 3, 2023, dipping to 49.7°F. The average readings by season are 54.0°F in Winter, 58.1°F in Spring, 64.1°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Jose	53.2°F	21mi
Oakland	52.9°F	22mi
San Francisco	53.3°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Redwood City