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 9.53°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.

49.2

°F

May 10, 00:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

49.1°F

Tomorrow:

49.4°F

Sunrise:

05:40

Sunset:

20:40

Day Length:

15 h. 0 min.

Victoria in May

Minimum:

45.1°F

Average:

46.3°F

Maximum:

48.0°F

Sea water temperature in Victoria today

As of now, in Victoria, the water temperature is 49.2°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 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 rise a bit.

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 51.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 47.2°F on 2022.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 49.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 49.4°F, while the maximum might reach 49.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Victoria

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 26	48.7°F	48.5°F	48.5°F
Apr 27	48.5°F	48.6°F	48.5°F
Apr 28	48.5°F	49.1°F	48.5°F
Apr 29	48.6°F	48.8°F	48.6°F
Apr 30	48.4°F	48.0°F	48.7°F
May 1	47.7°F	48.5°F	48.8°F
May 2	48.0°F	47.9°F	48.7°F
May 3	48.3°F	48.0°F	48.8°F
May 4	48.0°F	48.6°F	49.0°F
May 5	47.9°F	48.6°F	49.0°F
May 6	48.4°F	48.5°F	49.0°F
May 7	48.7°F	48.3°F	49.1°F
May 8	49.6°F	48.1°F	49.2°F
May 9	49.1°F	48.2°F	49.3°F
May 10	49.2°F	48.4°F	49.4°F
May 11	49.4°F	48.7°F	49.6°F
May 12	49.6°F	48.8°F	49.8°F
May 13	49.7°F	48.9°F	49.9°F
May 14	49.8°F	49.0°F	50.0°F
May 15	49.9°F	48.6°F	50.1°F
May 16	49.9°F	48.0°F	50.1°F
May 17	49.8°F	48.9°F	50.0°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 46.7°F in Winter, 48.0°F in Spring, 52.8°F in Summer, and 50.8°F in Autumn.