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 16.12°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 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.

61.0

°F

April 29, 11:43

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.4°F

Tomorrow:

61.1°F

Sunrise:

06:03

Sunset:

19:29

Day Length:

13 h. 26 min.

San Diego in May

Minimum:

57.7°F

Average:

59.8°F

Maximum:

61.6°F

Sea water temperature in San Diego today

As of now, in San Diego, the water temperature is 61.0°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 1.3°F lower 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

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. 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 66.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 58.3°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 61.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.1°F, while the maximum might reach 62.5°F.

Daily water temperature in San Diego

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	60.5°F	57.7°F	61.5°F
Apr 16	60.6°F	57.6°F	61.3°F
Apr 17	60.5°F	58.2°F	61.5°F
Apr 18	61.0°F	57.9°F	61.4°F
Apr 19	61.1°F	58.0°F	61.4°F
Apr 20	61.6°F	57.7°F	61.4°F
Apr 21	61.7°F	58.0°F	61.3°F
Apr 22	61.4°F	58.9°F	61.3°F
Apr 23	61.0°F	59.4°F	61.2°F
Apr 24	60.7°F	59.8°F	61.3°F
Apr 25	61.0°F	60.4°F	61.5°F
Apr 26	61.0°F	60.9°F	61.7°F
Apr 27	60.4°F	61.4°F	61.6°F
Apr 28	60.4°F	62.3°F	61.8°F
Apr 29	61.0°F	62.6°F	62.3°F
Apr 30	61.1°F	62.6°F	62.4°F
May 1	61.3°F	62.2°F	62.5°F
May 2	61.4°F	61.4°F	62.6°F
May 3	61.8°F	61.6°F	63.1°F
May 4	62.2°F	61.7°F	63.4°F
May 5	62.5°F	61.6°F	63.8°F
May 6	62.4°F	62.1°F	63.6°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 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 February 25, 2023, dipping to 55.9°F. The average readings by season are 60.1°F in Winter, 61.8°F in Spring, 68.7°F in Summer, and 66.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Tijuana	59.6°F	17mi
Oceanside	62.3°F	35mi
Laguna Beach	59.5°F	67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from San Diego