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 13.83°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.

56.9

°F

June 29, 22:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.8°F

Tomorrow:

56.8°F

Sunrise:

07:24

Sunset:

17:14

Day Length:

9 h. 50 min.

Adelaide in July

Minimum:

68.1°F

Average:

70.6°F

Maximum:

72.5°F

Sea water temperature in Adelaide today

As of now, in Adelaide, the water temperature is 56.9°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 0.3°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 56.6°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 56.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Adelaide

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 15	58.4°F	59.1°F	59.0°F
Jun 16	58.3°F	58.6°F	58.8°F
Jun 17	58.2°F	58.5°F	58.6°F
Jun 18	58.2°F	58.5°F	58.4°F
Jun 19	58.2°F	58.5°F	58.3°F
Jun 20	57.7°F	58.3°F	58.2°F
Jun 21	57.1°F	58.1°F	58.0°F
Jun 22	57.3°F	57.7°F	57.8°F
Jun 23	57.2°F	57.5°F	57.7°F
Jun 24	57.0°F	56.9°F	57.6°F
Jun 25	57.1°F	56.9°F	57.5°F
Jun 26	57.0°F	57.0°F	57.4°F
Jun 27	56.8°F	57.0°F	57.3°F
Jun 28	56.8°F	56.6°F	57.2°F
Jun 29	56.9°F	56.7°F	57.2°F
Jun 30	56.8°F	56.4°F	57.1°F
Jul 1	56.7°F	56.5°F	57.1°F
Jul 2	56.6°F	56.5°F	56.9°F
Jul 3	56.4°F	56.1°F	56.7°F
Jul 4	56.4°F	56.2°F	56.7°F
Jul 5	56.2°F	56.0°F	56.5°F
Jul 6	56.0°F	56.0°F	56.4°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 August 8, 2015, dipping to 53.5°F. The average readings by season are 70.6°F in Winter, 67.2°F in Spring, 56.6°F in Summer, and 60.8°F in Autumn.