What is the current water temperature in Adelaide?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Adelaide?

As of now, in Adelaide, the water temperature is 20.62°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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Water temperature in Adelaide

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Adelaide. 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.

69.1

°F

March 30, 13:24

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

69.2°F

Tomorrow:

68.8°F

Sunrise:

07:26

Sunset:

19:14

Day Length:

11 h. 48 min.

Adelaide in April

Minimum:

67.8°F

Average:

70.4°F

Maximum:

72.7°F

Sea water temperature in Adelaide today

As of now, in Adelaide, the water temperature is 69.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.8°F lower 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 72.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 67.6°F on 2020.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 68.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 68.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 68.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Adelaide

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 16	69.8°F	74.3°F	71.2°F
Mar 17	69.4°F	74.0°F	71.2°F
Mar 18	69.4°F	73.4°F	71.3°F
Mar 19	69.7°F	72.7°F	71.3°F
Mar 20	69.8°F	72.2°F	71.3°F
Mar 21	70.5°F	72.5°F	71.3°F
Mar 22	70.5°F	72.4°F	71.1°F
Mar 23	70.9°F	72.1°F	71.0°F
Mar 24	71.2°F	72.1°F	70.9°F
Mar 25	72.1°F	71.6°F	70.7°F
Mar 26	71.7°F	71.6°F	70.5°F
Mar 27	70.6°F	71.7°F	70.2°F
Mar 28	69.6°F	71.7°F	70.0°F
Mar 29	69.2°F	71.8°F	70.0°F
Mar 30	69.1°F	72.1°F	69.9°F
Mar 31	68.8°F	71.4°F	69.6°F
Apr 1	68.6°F	70.4°F	69.4°F
Apr 2	68.4°F	70.1°F	69.2°F
Apr 3	68.4°F	70.6°F	69.2°F
Apr 4	68.3°F	70.4°F	69.1°F
Apr 5	68.2°F	70.1°F	69.0°F
Apr 6	68.1°F	70.3°F	68.9°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 Adelaide by month

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

The warmest water in Adelaide was recorded on March 3, 2019, reaching a 76.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 27, 2016, dipping to 54.1°F. The average readings by season are 70.6°F in Winter, 67.4°F in Spring, 56.6°F in Summer, and 60.8°F in Autumn.