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 12.59°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.

54.7

°F

August 11, 11:06

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.7°F

Tomorrow:

54.6°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

17:41

Day Length:

10 h. 40 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 54.7°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 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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 56.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.2°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.7°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
Jul 28	55.2°F	55.0°F	55.0°F
Jul 29	55.0°F	54.8°F	55.0°F
Jul 30	54.9°F	54.9°F	55.0°F
Jul 31	54.5°F	54.8°F	54.8°F
Aug 1	54.6°F	54.8°F	54.9°F
Aug 2	54.4°F	55.1°F	54.9°F
Aug 3	54.7°F	54.9°F	55.0°F
Aug 4	54.8°F	54.8°F	55.0°F
Aug 5	54.7°F	54.8°F	55.0°F
Aug 6	54.3°F	55.0°F	55.0°F
Aug 7	54.5°F	54.9°F	54.9°F
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	54.6°F	54.8°F	55.0°F
Aug 13	54.6°F	54.8°F	55.0°F
Aug 14	54.7°F	54.8°F	55.1°F
Aug 15	54.8°F	54.9°F	55.1°F
Aug 16	54.8°F	55.6°F	55.2°F
Aug 17	54.9°F	55.8°F	55.3°F
Aug 18	54.9°F	55.6°F	55.3°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.