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 11.44°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.

52.6

°F

August 2, 12:15

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.9°F

Tomorrow:

52.6°F

Sunrise:

05:49

Sunset:

20:49

Day Length:

15 h. 0 min.

Victoria in August

Minimum:

45.1°F

Average:

46.5°F

Maximum:

48.1°F

Sea water temperature in Victoria today

As of now, in Victoria, the water temperature is 52.6°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 1.4°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

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 52.4°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.4°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
Jul 19	53.2°F	55.8°F	53.1°F
Jul 20	53.2°F	54.6°F	53.3°F
Jul 21	53.2°F	54.3°F	53.3°F
Jul 22	53.6°F	52.9°F	53.1°F
Jul 23	53.6°F	51.8°F	53.1°F
Jul 24	52.4°F	51.1°F	53.1°F
Jul 25	52.5°F	50.8°F	53.1°F
Jul 26	52.6°F	50.7°F	53.0°F
Jul 27	51.4°F	50.6°F	53.1°F
Jul 28	51.5°F	51.6°F	53.2°F
Jul 29	51.6°F	52.5°F	53.6°F
Jul 30	52.3°F	52.7°F	53.8°F
Jul 31	52.4°F	52.8°F	53.7°F
Aug 1	52.9°F	52.2°F	53.7°F
Aug 2	52.6°F	52.4°F	54.0°F
Aug 3	52.6°F	53.1°F	53.9°F
Aug 4	52.4°F	52.2°F	53.8°F
Aug 5	52.5°F	52.7°F	53.9°F
Aug 6	52.1°F	52.1°F	53.5°F
Aug 7	52.0°F	51.5°F	53.4°F
Aug 8	52.2°F	52.0°F	53.6°F
Aug 9	52.7°F	52.5°F	54.1°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, 47.9°F in Spring, 52.7°F in Summer, and 50.8°F in Autumn.