What is the current water temperature in Whyalla?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Whyalla?

As of now, in Whyalla, the water temperature is 17.76°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.0

°F

May 12, 09:49

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.4°F

Tomorrow:

64.1°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 64.0°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 0.3°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

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 64.9°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 62.5°F on 2020.

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 63.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Whyalla

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 28	68.9°F	68.1°F	67.3°F
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	65.2°F	64.1°F
May 12	64.0°F	64.8°F	63.7°F
May 13	64.1°F	65.6°F	63.9°F
May 14	64.0°F	66.0°F	63.8°F
May 15	63.7°F	65.8°F	63.4°F
May 16	63.6°F	65.6°F	63.3°F
May 17	63.5°F	65.3°F	63.2°F
May 18	63.3°F	65.1°F	63.0°F
May 19	63.3°F	64.6°F	63.0°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.