All data are in degrees Fahrenheit

en

Water temperature in Natal

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Natal. 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 Natal now

79.9

°F

August 29, 16:20

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

79.8°F

Tomorrow:

80.0°F

Sunrise:

05:22

Sunset:

17:21

Day Length:

11 h. 59 min.

Natal in September

Minimum:

82.1°F

Average:

83.0°F

Maximum:

84.8°F

Sea water temperature in Natal today

As of now, in Natal, the water temperature is 79.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 81.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.9°F on 2022.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Natal

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 15 81.1°F 79.7°F 79.7°F
Aug 16 80.8°F 79.7°F 79.7°F
Aug 17 80.6°F 79.5°F 79.6°F
Aug 18 80.6°F 79.6°F 79.6°F
Aug 19 80.2°F 79.5°F 79.6°F
Aug 20 80.1°F 79.6°F 79.6°F
Aug 21 79.9°F 79.5°F 79.6°F
Aug 22 79.8°F 79.8°F 79.6°F
Aug 23 79.7°F 79.6°F 79.6°F
Aug 24 79.8°F 79.7°F 79.7°F
Aug 25 79.8°F 79.6°F 79.7°F
Aug 26 79.8°F 79.7°F 79.6°F
Aug 27 79.7°F 79.6°F 79.7°F
Aug 28 79.8°F 79.8°F 79.7°F
Aug 29 79.9°F 79.7°F 79.6°F
Aug 30 80.0°F 79.6°F 79.7°F
Aug 31 79.9°F 79.4°F 79.6°F
Sep 1 79.9°F 79.6°F 79.6°F
Sep 2 79.9°F 79.6°F 79.6°F
Sep 3 79.9°F 79.6°F 79.6°F
Sep 4 79.9°F 79.3°F 79.6°F
Sep 5 80.0°F 79.2°F 79.7°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 Natal by month

In Natal, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Natal was recorded on April 4, 2024, reaching a 87.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 20, 2018, dipping to 78.8°F. The average readings by season are 83.3°F in Winter, 84.1°F in Spring, 80.7°F in Summer, and 81.1°F in Autumn.