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Sea temperature · California

San Francisco Sea Temperature

16.8°C Cold
Sea temperature
Wave height
0.9mSlightly choppy
Wave period
9s
Air temperature
13°COvercast
Wind
27km/h

Updated: · Source: Open-Meteo Marine (Copernicus, DWD)

The sea in San Francisco is 16.8°C right now, with waves of 0.9 m. The water is cold; swim briefly or with a wetsuit. The sea is slightly choppy. The air temperature is 13°C. The sea will warm by 0.4°C over the next 7 days.

San Francisco 7-day sea temperature

DaySeaMax wave
Today October 18 16.7°C 0.9 m
Mon October 19 16.7°C 0.9 m
Tue October 20 16.7°C 0.8 m
Wed October 21 16.8°C 0.8 m
Thu October 22 17.0°C 0.9 m
Fri October 23 17.0°C 1.0 m
Sat October 24 17.1°C 0.8 m

San Francisco: sea temperature over the last 5 days

OrbisViews archive: daily mean sea temperature.

14: 16.516.51415: 16.216.21516: 16.316.31617: 16.516.51718: 16.716.718

Sea temperature on nearby coasts

Warmest to coolest sea.

Frequently asked questions

What is the sea temperature in San Francisco today?
The sea in San Francisco is 16.8°C right now, with waves of 0.9 m.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in San Francisco today?
The water is cold; swim briefly or with a wetsuit. The sea is slightly choppy.

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San Francisco sea temperature: details

The sea in the coming days

Over the 7-day forecast the water stays between 16.7 and 17.1°C; the warmest day is Sat, October 24 (17.1°C). The highest waves, about 1.0 m, are expected on Fri, October 23; the calmest day is Tue, October 20 (0.8 m). Right now the sea is 3.4°C warmer than the air.

The sea along nearby coasts

Latest readings on neighbouring coasts: Monterey 19.7°C, Catalina Island 22.1°C and San Diego 22.7°C.