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Water temperature in Shantou

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Shantou. 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.
Sea temperature in Shantou now

77.8

°F

April 23, 14:46

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

77.2°F

Tomorrow:

78.2°F

Sunrise:

05:46

Sunset:

18:37

Day Length:

12 h. 51 min.

Shantou in April

Minimum:

62.1°F

Average:

64.3°F

Maximum:

66.0°F

Sea water temperature in Shantou today

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 77.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.0°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 78.7°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 71.6°F on 2016.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 78.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 78.2°F, while the maximum might reach 78.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Shantou

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 9 73.0°F 69.0°F 71.1°F
Apr 10 74.0°F 69.7°F 71.2°F
Apr 11 75.1°F 71.6°F 71.6°F
Apr 12 76.6°F 70.9°F 72.1°F
Apr 13 77.7°F 71.0°F 72.4°F
Apr 14 77.7°F 71.0°F 72.6°F
Apr 15 77.1°F 69.6°F 72.7°F
Apr 16 78.1°F 70.4°F 72.9°F
Apr 17 76.8°F 70.6°F 73.0°F
Apr 18 78.3°F 71.8°F 73.7°F
Apr 19 78.3°F 71.9°F 73.7°F
Apr 20 77.8°F 72.3°F 74.2°F
Apr 21 78.0°F 74.3°F 74.2°F
Apr 22 77.2°F 77.3°F 74.2°F
Apr 23 77.8°F 78.7°F 74.8°F
Apr 24 78.2°F 78.6°F 75.2°F
Apr 25 78.6°F 78.2°F 75.6°F
Apr 26 78.7°F 77.7°F 75.7°F
Apr 27 78.5°F 77.4°F 75.5°F
Apr 28 78.4°F 77.1°F 75.4°F
Apr 29 78.3°F 76.6°F 75.3°F
Apr 30 78.5°F 74.8°F 75.5°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 Shantou by month

In Shantou, the months May through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 217 swimming days.
The warmest water in Shantou was recorded on July 25, 2023, reaching a 88.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 19, 2021, dipping to 58.5°F. The average readings by season are 64.8°F in Winter, 72.6°F in Spring, 83.6°F in Summer, and 79.2°F in Autumn.