What is the current water temperature in Victoria?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Victoria?

As of now, in Victoria, the water temperature is 8.19°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 Victoria

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Victoria. 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.

46.7

°F

January 22, 01:57

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.1°F

Tomorrow:

46.7°F

Sunrise:

07:54

Sunset:

16:57

Day Length:

9 h. 3 min.

Victoria in January

Minimum:

45.4°F

Average:

46.7°F

Maximum:

48.1°F

Sea water temperature in Victoria today

As of now, in Victoria, the water temperature is 46.7°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 0.2°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 47.3°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 45.7°F on 2022.

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 46.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Victoria

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 8	47.4°F	48.1°F	46.5°F
Jan 9	47.3°F	47.9°F	46.5°F
Jan 10	47.2°F	47.8°F	46.4°F
Jan 11	47.2°F	47.7°F	46.3°F
Jan 12	47.6°F	47.9°F	46.4°F
Jan 13	47.4°F	47.2°F	46.4°F
Jan 14	47.3°F	47.0°F	46.4°F
Jan 15	47.3°F	47.1°F	46.4°F
Jan 16	47.4°F	46.7°F	46.4°F
Jan 17	47.4°F	46.9°F	46.5°F
Jan 18	47.4°F	46.8°F	46.5°F
Jan 19	47.1°F	46.7°F	46.5°F
Jan 20	46.9°F	46.7°F	46.5°F
Jan 21	47.1°F	46.4°F	46.5°F
Jan 22	46.7°F	46.5°F	46.5°F
Jan 23	46.7°F	46.5°F	46.5°F
Jan 24	46.7°F	46.6°F	46.5°F
Jan 25	46.7°F	46.7°F	46.5°F
Jan 26	46.7°F	46.7°F	46.5°F
Jan 27	46.7°F	46.7°F	46.5°F
Jan 28	46.7°F	46.7°F	46.4°F
Jan 29	46.7°F	46.8°F	46.5°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 Victoria by month

In an average year, Victoria offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Victoria was recorded on August 14, 2016, reaching a 57.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 17, 2023, dipping to 44.4°F. The average readings by season are 46.7°F in Winter, 48.0°F in Spring, 52.8°F in Summer, and 50.8°F in Autumn.