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 8.33°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.

47.0

°F

February 28, 11:28

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.1°F

Tomorrow:

45.9°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

10 h. 59 min.

Victoria in March

Minimum:

45.2°F

Average:

46.7°F

Maximum:

48.3°F

Sea water temperature in Victoria today

As of now, in Victoria, the water temperature is 47.0°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 1.3°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 fall considerably.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 44.7°F on 2025.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 45.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Victoria

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 14	48.0°F	45.1°F	46.2°F
Feb 15	47.6°F	45.2°F	46.2°F
Feb 16	47.4°F	45.2°F	46.2°F
Feb 17	47.6°F	45.2°F	46.1°F
Feb 18	47.5°F	45.3°F	46.1°F
Feb 19	47.4°F	45.3°F	46.1°F
Feb 20	47.2°F	45.3°F	46.1°F
Feb 21	46.7°F	45.4°F	46.1°F
Feb 22	46.5°F	45.4°F	46.0°F
Feb 23	46.9°F	45.3°F	46.0°F
Feb 24	46.9°F	45.4°F	45.9°F
Feb 25	46.8°F	45.4°F	45.9°F
Feb 26	47.1°F	45.5°F	45.9°F
Feb 27	47.1°F	45.6°F	46.0°F
Feb 28	47.0°F	44.7°F	45.7°F
Mar 1	45.9°F	45.6°F	45.8°F
Mar 2	46.0°F	45.7°F	45.8°F
Mar 3	46.0°F	45.7°F	45.9°F
Mar 4	46.0°F	45.8°F	45.9°F
Mar 5	45.9°F	45.7°F	45.8°F
Mar 6	46.0°F	45.8°F	45.9°F
Mar 7	46.0°F	45.7°F	45.9°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 46.8°F in Winter, 47.8°F in Spring, 52.4°F in Summer, and 50.7°F in Autumn.