Pacific water temperature
Pacific, Ocean Beach (San Francisco) · Sea/Coast
The current water temperature at Pacific is 15.3 °C (as of October 16, 2026, source: NOAA NDBC).
The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.
Water quality
Official EPA rating: poorMeasurement series & statistics
This measurement series includes 783 data points since August 17, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 14.5 °C on October 1, 2026 · highest value: 20.0 °C on September 10, 2026.
In October, temperatures have ranged between 14.5 °C and 19.1 °C.
The current value is 0.4 °C below the October average of this series.
Nearby waters
More measuring points: Pacific
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Pacific right now?
The current water temperature is 15.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Pacific?
Currently 15.3 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Pacific in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 15.7 °C.
When is the water warmest at Pacific?
Across the measurement record, September is on average the warmest month (16.6 °C).
How is the water quality at Pacific?
The official classification is: poor.
