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 13.17°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.

55.7

°F

August 22, 11:26

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.7°F

Tomorrow:

55.9°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

17:49

Day Length:

11 h. 0 min.

Adelaide in August

Minimum:

68.3°F

Average:

70.6°F

Maximum:

72.2°F

Sea water temperature in Adelaide today

As of now, in Adelaide, the water temperature is 55.7°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 0.4°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 56.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 54.4°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.0°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
Aug 8	54.6°F	55.0°F	55.0°F
Aug 9	54.7°F	54.8°F	55.1°F
Aug 10	54.7°F	54.9°F	55.1°F
Aug 11	54.7°F	54.8°F	55.1°F
Aug 12	55.1°F	54.8°F	55.0°F
Aug 13	55.2°F	54.8°F	55.0°F
Aug 14	55.4°F	54.9°F	55.1°F
Aug 15	55.4°F	55.0°F	55.2°F
Aug 16	55.3°F	55.6°F	55.2°F
Aug 17	55.3°F	55.8°F	55.3°F
Aug 18	55.2°F	55.6°F	55.2°F
Aug 19	55.3°F	56.1°F	55.3°F
Aug 20	55.6°F	56.1°F	55.3°F
Aug 21	55.7°F	56.1°F	55.3°F
Aug 22	55.7°F	56.4°F	55.3°F
Aug 23	55.9°F	56.5°F	55.4°F
Aug 24	55.9°F	56.8°F	55.5°F
Aug 25	55.8°F	57.1°F	55.4°F
Aug 26	55.9°F	57.0°F	55.5°F
Aug 27	56.0°F	57.1°F	55.5°F
Aug 28	56.1°F	57.1°F	55.7°F
Aug 29	56.3°F	57.3°F	55.9°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 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.