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 8.72°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.

47.7

°F

December 21, 21:49

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.7°F

Tomorrow:

47.7°F

Sunrise:

08:03

Sunset:

16:21

Day Length:

8 h. 18 min.

Victoria in December

Minimum:

45.2°F

Average:

46.3°F

Maximum:

47.9°F

Sea water temperature in Victoria today

As of now, in Victoria, the water temperature is 47.7°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 0.5°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

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.0°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 46.0°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 47.5°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
Dec 7	48.2°F	48.6°F	47.9°F
Dec 8	48.3°F	48.6°F	48.0°F
Dec 9	48.2°F	48.2°F	47.8°F
Dec 10	47.9°F	48.2°F	47.8°F
Dec 11	47.9°F	48.3°F	47.9°F
Dec 12	48.1°F	48.5°F	47.9°F
Dec 13	48.1°F	48.5°F	47.8°F
Dec 14	48.0°F	48.3°F	47.7°F
Dec 15	47.7°F	48.3°F	47.5°F
Dec 16	47.5°F	48.2°F	47.4°F
Dec 17	47.5°F	48.2°F	47.4°F
Dec 18	47.4°F	48.2°F	47.3°F
Dec 19	47.4°F	48.2°F	47.3°F
Dec 20	47.7°F	48.0°F	47.1°F
Dec 21	47.7°F	47.9°F	47.2°F
Dec 22	47.7°F	48.0°F	47.2°F
Dec 23	47.6°F	48.0°F	47.1°F
Dec 24	47.6°F	48.6°F	47.1°F
Dec 25	47.5°F	48.2°F	47.0°F
Dec 26	47.4°F	48.1°F	46.9°F
Dec 27	47.3°F	48.1°F	46.8°F
Dec 28	47.3°F	48.1°F	46.8°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 February 25, 2014, dipping to 44.4°F. The average readings by season are 46.6°F in Winter, 48.0°F in Spring, 52.7°F in Summer, and 50.8°F in Autumn.