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 18.63°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 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.

65.5

°F

May 19, 23:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.3°F

Tomorrow:

65.5°F

Sunrise:

05:56

Sunset:

20:15

Day Length:

14 h. 19 min.

Redwood City in May

Minimum:

51.3°F

Average:

52.5°F

Maximum:

54.4°F

Sea water temperature in Redwood City today

As of now, in Redwood City, the water temperature is 65.5°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 5.6°F higher 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 52.4°F on 2017.

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 65.6°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
May 5	60.9°F	58.5°F	59.3°F
May 6	60.7°F	58.0°F	59.2°F
May 7	59.7°F	57.3°F	58.8°F
May 8	60.9°F	56.8°F	58.8°F
May 9	61.6°F	59.5°F	59.3°F
May 10	62.8°F	58.8°F	59.3°F
May 11	62.5°F	59.6°F	59.0°F
May 12	63.0°F	60.6°F	59.5°F
May 13	63.4°F	61.7°F	59.9°F
May 14	63.6°F	63.0°F	60.1°F
May 15	64.8°F	63.2°F	60.5°F
May 16	64.5°F	64.4°F	60.3°F
May 17	64.8°F	65.4°F	60.1°F
May 18	65.3°F	65.3°F	60.2°F
May 19	65.5°F	65.3°F	59.9°F
May 20	65.5°F	66.0°F	59.9°F
May 21	65.4°F	67.2°F	59.8°F
May 22	65.4°F	66.1°F	59.8°F
May 23	65.5°F	65.7°F	59.9°F
May 24	65.8°F	66.5°F	60.2°F
May 25	65.8°F	64.8°F	60.2°F
May 26	65.8°F	64.6°F	60.2°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 54.1°F in Winter, 58.1°F in Spring, 63.7°F in Summer, and 62.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Jose	63.2°F	21mi
Oakland	55.5°F	22mi
San Francisco	54.5°F	22mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Redwood City