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 9.3°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.

48.7

°F

April 30, 10:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.0°F

Tomorrow:

48.8°F

Sunrise:

05:56

Sunset:

20:26

Day Length:

14 h. 30 min.

Victoria in May

Minimum:

45.1°F

Average:

46.6°F

Maximum:

48.0°F

Sea water temperature in Victoria today

As of now, in Victoria, the water temperature is 48.7°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

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 51.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 47.4°F on 2022.

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 49.0°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
Apr 16	47.9°F	47.4°F	47.6°F
Apr 17	47.6°F	47.8°F	47.6°F
Apr 18	47.6°F	47.6°F	47.7°F
Apr 19	47.8°F	48.3°F	48.0°F
Apr 20	47.6°F	48.2°F	48.1°F
Apr 21	47.9°F	47.7°F	48.1°F
Apr 22	48.2°F	47.8°F	48.3°F
Apr 23	48.3°F	48.1°F	48.4°F
Apr 24	48.2°F	48.3°F	48.3°F
Apr 25	47.8°F	49.0°F	48.2°F
Apr 26	48.2°F	48.7°F	48.4°F
Apr 27	48.8°F	48.5°F	48.5°F
Apr 28	49.1°F	48.5°F	48.4°F
Apr 29	49.0°F	48.6°F	48.5°F
Apr 30	48.7°F	48.4°F	48.5°F
May 1	48.8°F	47.7°F	48.6°F
May 2	48.8°F	48.0°F	48.6°F
May 3	48.8°F	48.3°F	48.6°F
May 4	49.0°F	48.0°F	48.8°F
May 5	49.1°F	47.9°F	48.9°F
May 6	49.1°F	48.4°F	48.9°F
May 7	49.2°F	48.7°F	49.0°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.