What is the current water temperature in Oakland?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Oakland?

As of now, in Oakland, the water temperature is 15.86°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 Oakland

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Oakland. 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.

60.5

°F

May 6, 08:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.2°F

Tomorrow:

60.5°F

Sunrise:

06:07

Sunset:

20:05

Day Length:

13 h. 58 min.

Oakland in May

Minimum:

50.7°F

Average:

52.1°F

Maximum:

55.0°F

Sea water temperature in Oakland today

As of now, in Oakland, the water temperature is 60.5°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 2.4°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 54.8°F on 2015.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Oakland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 22	58.8°F	55.5°F	58.2°F
Apr 23	59.7°F	55.7°F	58.3°F
Apr 24	58.7°F	56.9°F	58.5°F
Apr 25	58.0°F	57.4°F	58.6°F
Apr 26	59.2°F	57.1°F	58.5°F
Apr 27	60.1°F	58.0°F	58.3°F
Apr 28	59.6°F	58.6°F	58.6°F
Apr 29	60.0°F	59.5°F	58.7°F
Apr 30	60.7°F	58.6°F	58.7°F
May 1	61.7°F	59.4°F	58.7°F
May 2	61.5°F	58.3°F	58.7°F
May 3	61.4°F	58.0°F	58.9°F
May 4	61.7°F	58.0°F	58.9°F
May 5	60.2°F	58.5°F	58.7°F
May 6	60.5°F	58.3°F	58.2°F
May 7	60.5°F	57.9°F	58.1°F
May 8	60.7°F	57.8°F	58.3°F
May 9	61.0°F	57.0°F	58.6°F
May 10	61.1°F	56.6°F	58.7°F
May 11	60.8°F	57.0°F	58.4°F
May 12	60.8°F	57.9°F	58.4°F
May 13	61.0°F	58.4°F	58.6°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 Oakland by month

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

The warmest water in Oakland was recorded on September 13, 2022, reaching a 70.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 4, 2023, dipping to 49.2°F. The average readings by season are 53.6°F in Winter, 57.3°F in Spring, 62.4°F in Summer, and 61.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Francisco	57.6°F	8mi
Redwood City	60.7°F	22mi
San Jose	61.1°F	38mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oakland