Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near San Francisco, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, October 17, 2025, 4:30 PM PDT
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Station Name: SAN FRANCISCO - 18NM West of San Francisco, CA
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Nearest Address:
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San Francisco, CA 94121
San Francisco County
GPS Coordinates: 37.754, -122.839
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Weather Near San Francisco, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 72%
Feels Like: 61.2°F
Wind: W 5.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 78°F
L: 52°F

Sat
H: 76°F
L: 50°F

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 50°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 52°F

Tue
H: 68°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 51 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:31 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 10:20 AM
Moonset: 4:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:41 PM - 8:11 PM9:50 AM - 12:20 AM
Minor Periods
4:19 PM - 5:49 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 4:43AM PDT until October 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Fri October 17, 2025, 4:43 AM
Expires: Fri October 17, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...A long period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast Counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Swimmers should always swim near a lifeguard.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 12:36PM PDT until October 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Fri October 17, 2025, 12:36 PM
Expires: Sat October 18, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...A long period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents. * WHERE...San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Northern Monterey Bay, Southern Monterey Bay, and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...From 8 PM PDT this evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. Swimmers should always swim near a lifeguard.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.3°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:31 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 10:20 AM
Moonset: 4:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:41 PM - 8:11 PM9:50 AM - 12:20 AM
Minor Periods
4:19 PM - 5:49 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.9°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 11:01 AM
Moonset: 5:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:21 PM - 8:51 PM10:31 AM - 1:01 PM
Minor Periods
4:41 PM - 6:11 PM4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 58.4°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 11:41 AM
Moonset: 5:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:01 PM - 9:31 PM11:11 AM - 1:41 PM
Minor Periods
5:02 PM - 6:32 PM5:12 AM - 6:42 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 4.3 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 12:22 AM
Moonset: 5:54 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:42 PM - 10:12 PM11:52 AM - 2:22 PM
Minor Periods
5:24 PM - 6:54 PM6:12 AM - 7:42 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.2°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 1:03 PM
Moonset: 6:19 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 PM - 10:54 PM12:33 AM - 3:03 PM
Minor Periods
5:49 PM - 7:19 PM7:11 AM - 8:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5