What is the current water temperature in San Diego?

Q: What is the current water temperature in San Diego?

As of now, in San Diego, the water temperature is 15.8°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.

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Water temperature in San Diego

Detailed information about the current water temperature in San Diego. 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.

60.4

°F

April 17, 21:29

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.3°F

Tomorrow:

60.3°F

Sunrise:

06:17

Sunset:

19:20

Day Length:

13 h. 3 min.

San Diego in April

Minimum:

56.2°F

Average:

59.5°F

Maximum:

61.6°F

Sea water temperature in San Diego today

As of now, in San Diego, the water temperature is 60.4°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 1.1°F lower 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 is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 58.2°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 60.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in San Diego

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 3	57.4°F	60.7°F	60.9°F
Apr 4	56.6°F	60.7°F	61.0°F
Apr 5	56.2°F	60.4°F	60.9°F
Apr 6	56.2°F	60.3°F	60.9°F
Apr 7	56.3°F	60.2°F	61.0°F
Apr 8	56.8°F	59.9°F	61.2°F
Apr 9	57.3°F	59.9°F	61.2°F
Apr 10	57.1°F	60.1°F	61.1°F
Apr 11	58.1°F	60.1°F	61.4°F
Apr 12	57.9°F	60.5°F	61.5°F
Apr 13	58.4°F	60.2°F	61.3°F
Apr 14	59.3°F	60.1°F	61.5°F
Apr 15	59.9°F	60.5°F	61.5°F
Apr 16	60.3°F	60.6°F	61.3°F
Apr 17	60.4°F	60.5°F	61.6°F
Apr 18	60.3°F	61.0°F	61.4°F
Apr 19	60.4°F	61.1°F	61.5°F
Apr 20	60.3°F	61.6°F	61.4°F
Apr 21	60.1°F	61.7°F	61.3°F
Apr 22	60.1°F	61.4°F	61.3°F
Apr 23	60.0°F	61.0°F	61.1°F
Apr 24	60.1°F	60.7°F	61.2°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 San Diego by month

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

The warmest water in San Diego was recorded on August 7, 2018, reaching a 75.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 15, 2025, dipping to 55.5°F. The average readings by season are 59.7°F in Winter, 61.7°F in Spring, 68.5°F in Summer, and 66.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Tijuana	60.1°F	17mi
Oceanside	61.4°F	35mi
Laguna Beach	60.3°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Diego