What is the current water temperature in San Francisco?

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

As of now, in San Francisco, the water temperature is 16.64°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 San Francisco

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

62.0

°F

June 14, 04:06

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.7°F

Tomorrow:

62.2°F

Sunrise:

05:47

Sunset:

20:33

Day Length:

14 h. 46 min.

San Francisco in June

Minimum:

50.9°F

Average:

52.9°F

Maximum:

56.7°F

Sea water temperature in San Francisco today

As of now, in San Francisco, the water temperature is 62.0°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. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 57.4°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.3°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 Francisco

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 31	58.5°F	58.9°F	59.0°F
Jun 1	57.0°F	59.2°F	59.0°F
Jun 2	57.4°F	58.7°F	59.3°F
Jun 3	58.6°F	57.4°F	59.1°F
Jun 4	60.1°F	58.2°F	59.4°F
Jun 5	59.2°F	59.3°F	59.1°F
Jun 6	59.9°F	59.4°F	59.5°F
Jun 7	60.0°F	59.3°F	59.6°F
Jun 8	60.0°F	59.2°F	60.0°F
Jun 9	61.3°F	59.0°F	59.9°F
Jun 10	60.4°F	59.6°F	60.1°F
Jun 11	61.0°F	59.3°F	60.0°F
Jun 12	61.5°F	60.9°F	60.4°F
Jun 13	60.7°F	60.5°F	60.0°F
Jun 14	62.0°F	60.3°F	59.9°F
Jun 15	62.2°F	60.5°F	60.1°F
Jun 16	62.2°F	60.9°F	60.1°F
Jun 17	62.2°F	61.1°F	60.1°F
Jun 18	62.4°F	61.2°F	60.3°F
Jun 19	62.4°F	61.7°F	60.3°F
Jun 20	62.5°F	62.0°F	60.4°F
Jun 21	62.1°F	62.2°F	60.0°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 San Francisco by month

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

The warmest water in San Francisco was recorded on August 28, 2023, reaching a 67.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 4, 2023, dipping to 49.3°F. The average readings by season are 53.5°F in Winter, 56.6°F in Spring, 61.2°F in Summer, and 60.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Oakland	62.2°F	8mi
Redwood City	68.3°F	22mi
San Jose	66.6°F	42mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Francisco