What is the current water temperature in Oceanside?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Oceanside?

As of now, in Oceanside, the water temperature is 18.17°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 Oceanside

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Oceanside. 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.

64.7

°F

May 16, 07:49

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.6°F

Tomorrow:

64.8°F

Sunrise:

05:48

Sunset:

19:44

Day Length:

13 h. 56 min.

Oceanside in May

Minimum:

58.6°F

Average:

60.2°F

Maximum:

62.3°F

Sea water temperature in Oceanside today

As of now, in Oceanside, the water temperature is 64.7°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 0.8°F higher 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 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 2020, while the historical minimum was 62.5°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 65.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Oceanside

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 2	61.7°F	61.8°F	63.0°F
May 3	62.5°F	61.2°F	63.1°F
May 4	62.5°F	61.6°F	63.4°F
May 5	62.3°F	61.6°F	63.8°F
May 6	62.6°F	61.7°F	63.8°F
May 7	63.1°F	61.6°F	63.8°F
May 8	63.8°F	62.4°F	63.9°F
May 9	63.4°F	62.8°F	63.8°F
May 10	63.3°F	63.1°F	63.7°F
May 11	63.4°F	62.6°F	63.8°F
May 12	63.4°F	63.0°F	63.8°F
May 13	63.3°F	63.2°F	63.7°F
May 14	63.2°F	63.1°F	63.6°F
May 15	64.6°F	63.2°F	63.9°F
May 16	64.7°F	62.8°F	63.9°F
May 17	64.8°F	62.8°F	63.9°F
May 18	65.1°F	63.3°F	64.2°F
May 19	65.2°F	63.7°F	64.4°F
May 20	65.3°F	63.1°F	64.4°F
May 21	65.0°F	63.8°F	64.2°F
May 22	64.9°F	64.1°F	64.0°F
May 23	64.8°F	64.5°F	63.9°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 Oceanside by month

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

The warmest water in Oceanside was recorded on August 11, 2018, reaching a 79.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 7, 2023, dipping to 55.0°F. The average readings by season are 60.6°F in Winter, 61.8°F in Spring, 69.9°F in Summer, and 68.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Laguna Beach	62.7°F	33mi
San Diego	64.9°F	35mi
Tijuana	61.3°F	53mi
Long Beach	60.1°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Oceanside