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 13.42°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.

56.2

°F

July 30, 09:06

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.2°F

Tomorrow:

55.9°F

Sunrise:

07:12

Sunset:

17:32

Day Length:

10 h. 20 min.

Adelaide in August

Minimum:

68.3°F

Average:

70.5°F

Maximum:

72.2°F

Sea water temperature in Adelaide today

As of now, in Adelaide, the water temperature is 56.2°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 1.1°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 54.5°F on 2021.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.1°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 16	56.0°F	55.9°F	55.7°F
Jul 17	56.3°F	55.9°F	55.7°F
Jul 18	56.3°F	55.6°F	55.7°F
Jul 19	56.1°F	55.6°F	55.5°F
Jul 20	56.4°F	55.6°F	55.5°F
Jul 21	56.2°F	55.6°F	55.3°F
Jul 22	56.3°F	55.5°F	55.3°F
Jul 23	56.3°F	55.4°F	55.3°F
Jul 24	56.0°F	55.3°F	55.2°F
Jul 25	56.4°F	55.3°F	55.3°F
Jul 26	56.5°F	55.3°F	55.2°F
Jul 27	56.4°F	55.2°F	55.2°F
Jul 28	56.4°F	55.2°F	55.2°F
Jul 29	56.2°F	55.0°F	55.1°F
Jul 30	56.2°F	54.9°F	55.1°F
Jul 31	55.9°F	54.5°F	54.9°F
Aug 1	56.1°F	54.6°F	55.0°F
Aug 2	56.1°F	54.4°F	55.0°F
Aug 3	56.2°F	54.7°F	55.2°F
Aug 4	56.2°F	54.8°F	55.1°F
Aug 5	56.1°F	54.7°F	55.0°F
Aug 6	56.1°F	54.3°F	55.1°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, 56.7°F in Summer, and 60.8°F in Autumn.