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Water temperature in Whyalla

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Whyalla. 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.
Sea temperature in Whyalla now

64.5

°F

May 13, 09:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.4°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

17:31

Day Length:

10 h. 30 min.

Whyalla in May

Minimum:

71.5°F

Average:

73.7°F

Maximum:

75.8°F

Sea water temperature in Whyalla today

As of now, in Whyalla, the water temperature is 64.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 62.3°F on 2020.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 63.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Whyalla

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 29 68.6°F 67.7°F 67.1°F
Apr 30 69.1°F 67.4°F 67.1°F
May 1 68.9°F 67.3°F 66.8°F
May 2 69.5°F 66.8°F 66.5°F
May 3 68.5°F 66.7°F 66.3°F
May 4 68.0°F 66.3°F 65.9°F
May 5 67.6°F 66.3°F 65.6°F
May 6 67.0°F 66.4°F 65.5°F
May 7 66.6°F 66.1°F 65.1°F
May 8 66.1°F 66.6°F 65.0°F
May 9 66.0°F 65.9°F 64.8°F
May 10 65.7°F 65.6°F 64.4°F
May 11 64.4°F 65.3°F 64.1°F
May 12 64.4°F 64.8°F 63.7°F
May 13 64.5°F 65.6°F 63.9°F
May 14 64.4°F 66.0°F 63.8°F
May 15 64.1°F 65.8°F 63.4°F
May 16 64.0°F 65.6°F 63.3°F
May 17 63.9°F 65.3°F 63.2°F
May 18 63.7°F 65.1°F 63.0°F
May 19 63.7°F 64.6°F 63.0°F
May 20 63.3°F 64.1°F 62.7°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 Whyalla by month

In Whyalla, the months January through March offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 78 swimming days.
The warmest water in Whyalla was recorded on January 25, 2019, reaching a 78.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 31, 2025, dipping to 53.5°F. The average readings by season are 73.5°F in Winter, 68.7°F in Spring, 56.4°F in Summer, and 63.3°F in Autumn.