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 14.53°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.

58.2

°F

September 17, 03:07

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.1°F

Tomorrow:

58.2°F

Sunrise:

06:13

Sunset:

18:08

Day Length:

11 h. 55 min.

Adelaide in September

Minimum:

68.8°F

Average:

70.7°F

Maximum:

72.1°F

Sea water temperature in Adelaide today

As of now, in Adelaide, the water temperature is 58.2°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 0.7°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 60.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.4°F on 2018.

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 58.5°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
Sep 3	55.1°F	57.6°F	56.0°F
Sep 4	55.4°F	57.9°F	56.1°F
Sep 5	55.7°F	58.0°F	56.1°F
Sep 6	56.3°F	57.9°F	56.2°F
Sep 7	56.5°F	58.5°F	56.4°F
Sep 8	56.8°F	58.3°F	56.6°F
Sep 9	56.6°F	58.0°F	56.6°F
Sep 10	56.7°F	58.0°F	56.7°F
Sep 11	56.9°F	58.6°F	57.0°F
Sep 12	56.9°F	58.7°F	57.1°F
Sep 13	57.1°F	58.7°F	57.2°F
Sep 14	58.2°F	58.2°F	57.5°F
Sep 15	58.3°F	58.3°F	57.4°F
Sep 16	58.1°F	57.7°F	57.4°F
Sep 17	58.2°F	57.7°F	57.4°F
Sep 18	58.2°F	58.1°F	57.5°F
Sep 19	58.2°F	58.2°F	57.5°F
Sep 20	58.5°F	58.1°F	57.8°F
Sep 21	58.5°F	58.2°F	57.8°F
Sep 22	58.6°F	58.3°F	57.8°F
Sep 23	58.7°F	58.6°F	58.0°F
Sep 24	58.9°F	58.7°F	58.2°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.