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 14.57°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

58.2

°F

June 24, 00:54

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.4°F

Tomorrow:

58.1°F

Sunrise:

07:24

Sunset:

17:12

Day Length:

9 h. 48 min.

Adelaide in June

Minimum:

68.0°F

Average:

70.4°F

Maximum:

72.8°F

Sea water temperature in Adelaide today

As of now, in Adelaide, the water temperature is 58.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.6°F higher 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 stay about the same.

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 59.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 56.9°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Adelaide

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 10	60.3°F	59.9°F	59.5°F
Jun 11	60.1°F	59.8°F	59.4°F
Jun 12	60.3°F	59.2°F	59.3°F
Jun 13	60.2°F	58.7°F	59.2°F
Jun 14	59.8°F	58.6°F	59.1°F
Jun 15	59.7°F	58.4°F	59.1°F
Jun 16	59.6°F	58.3°F	58.9°F
Jun 17	59.9°F	58.2°F	58.7°F
Jun 18	60.2°F	58.2°F	58.6°F
Jun 19	60.0°F	58.2°F	58.5°F
Jun 20	59.6°F	57.7°F	58.3°F
Jun 21	59.3°F	57.1°F	58.2°F
Jun 22	58.5°F	57.3°F	58.0°F
Jun 23	58.4°F	57.2°F	57.8°F
Jun 24	58.2°F	57.0°F	57.7°F
Jun 25	58.1°F	57.1°F	57.5°F
Jun 26	58.0°F	57.0°F	57.4°F
Jun 27	57.9°F	56.8°F	57.4°F
Jun 28	57.8°F	56.8°F	57.2°F
Jun 29	57.8°F	56.9°F	57.2°F
Jun 30	57.7°F	57.1°F	57.1°F
Jul 1	57.7°F	57.0°F	57.1°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.