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 18.85°C. 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 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.

65.9

°F

October 23, 19:42

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.9°F

Tomorrow:

66.1°F

Sunrise:

06:24

Sunset:

19:36

Day Length:

13 h. 12 min.

Adelaide in October

Minimum:

69.4°F

Average:

70.9°F

Maximum:

71.9°F

Sea water temperature in Adelaide today

As of now, in Adelaide, the water temperature is 65.9°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 4.0°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

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 63.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 59.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 66.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Adelaide

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 9	62.3°F	60.7°F	60.0°F
Oct 10	61.9°F	61.2°F	60.0°F
Oct 11	62.4°F	61.4°F	60.3°F
Oct 12	62.7°F	61.6°F	60.5°F
Oct 13	62.1°F	61.4°F	60.6°F
Oct 14	62.3°F	61.5°F	60.6°F
Oct 15	61.8°F	62.1°F	60.8°F
Oct 16	61.9°F	62.6°F	61.0°F
Oct 17	62.4°F	62.3°F	61.1°F
Oct 18	63.3°F	62.5°F	61.3°F
Oct 19	64.4°F	63.5°F	61.6°F
Oct 20	64.5°F	63.2°F	61.6°F
Oct 21	64.6°F	63.1°F	61.8°F
Oct 22	64.9°F	62.9°F	62.2°F
Oct 23	65.9°F	62.2°F	61.9°F
Oct 24	66.1°F	62.5°F	62.1°F
Oct 25	66.1°F	62.4°F	62.1°F
Oct 26	66.1°F	62.8°F	62.0°F
Oct 27	66.3°F	63.2°F	62.2°F
Oct 28	66.3°F	63.1°F	62.2°F
Oct 29	66.5°F	63.6°F	62.5°F
Oct 30	66.7°F	64.1°F	62.6°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 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, 56.7°F in Summer, and 60.9°F in Autumn.