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 13.68°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.

56.6

°F

July 6, 12:26

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.7°F

Tomorrow:

56.5°F

Sunrise:

07:24

Sunset:

17:17

Day Length:

9 h. 53 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 56.6°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 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 fall a bit.

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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 55.7°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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.3°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
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	57.1°F	56.4°F	57.1°F
Jul 1	57.0°F	56.5°F	57.1°F
Jul 2	56.9°F	56.5°F	56.9°F
Jul 3	56.7°F	56.1°F	56.7°F
Jul 4	56.8°F	56.2°F	56.7°F
Jul 5	56.7°F	56.0°F	56.5°F
Jul 6	56.6°F	56.0°F	56.4°F
Jul 7	56.5°F	55.9°F	56.2°F
Jul 8	56.4°F	55.9°F	56.1°F
Jul 9	56.4°F	55.9°F	56.2°F
Jul 10	56.4°F	55.8°F	56.1°F
Jul 11	56.3°F	55.9°F	56.1°F
Jul 12	56.1°F	55.7°F	55.9°F
Jul 13	56.0°F	56.0°F	55.8°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.