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 7.81°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.

46.1

°F

March 17, 00:45

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

46.0°F

Tomorrow:

46.1°F

Sunrise:

07:23

Sunset:

19:22

Day Length:

11 h. 59 min.

Victoria in March

Minimum:

45.2°F

Average:

46.6°F

Maximum:

48.1°F

Sea water temperature in Victoria today

As of now, in Victoria, the water temperature is 46.1°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 0.3°F lower 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 48.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 44.4°F on 2023.

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 46.3°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
Mar 3	45.7°F	46.6°F	46.0°F
Mar 4	45.8°F	46.6°F	46.1°F
Mar 5	45.7°F	46.7°F	46.0°F
Mar 6	45.8°F	46.6°F	46.0°F
Mar 7	45.7°F	46.5°F	46.0°F
Mar 8	45.9°F	46.3°F	46.0°F
Mar 9	45.6°F	46.3°F	46.0°F
Mar 10	45.5°F	46.4°F	46.1°F
Mar 11	46.0°F	46.6°F	46.1°F
Mar 12	46.0°F	46.7°F	46.3°F
Mar 13	45.8°F	46.6°F	46.2°F
Mar 14	45.5°F	46.6°F	46.2°F
Mar 15	45.8°F	46.6°F	46.3°F
Mar 16	46.0°F	46.3°F	46.2°F
Mar 17	46.1°F	47.5°F	46.3°F
Mar 18	46.1°F	47.3°F	46.4°F
Mar 19	46.2°F	47.6°F	46.5°F
Mar 20	46.3°F	47.4°F	46.6°F
Mar 21	46.3°F	47.6°F	46.6°F
Mar 22	46.3°F	47.1°F	46.6°F
Mar 23	46.4°F	47.2°F	46.6°F
Mar 24	46.3°F	47.3°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.