What is the current water temperature in Bakau?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Bakau?

As of now, in Bakau, the water temperature is 22.12°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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Water temperature in Bakau

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bakau. 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.

71.8

°F

March 23, 02:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

71.9°F

Tomorrow:

71.6°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

19:18

Day Length:

12 h. 9 min.

Bakau in March

Minimum:

70.4°F

Average:

74.0°F

Maximum:

75.8°F

Sea water temperature in Bakau today

As of now, in Bakau, the water temperature is 71.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.6°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.3°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 72.5°F on 2017.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 71.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Bakau

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 9	72.9°F	71.7°F	73.5°F
Mar 10	72.6°F	71.8°F	73.3°F
Mar 11	73.8°F	70.9°F	73.5°F
Mar 12	74.2°F	72.0°F	74.2°F
Mar 13	72.1°F	71.3°F	73.9°F
Mar 14	73.8°F	72.1°F	74.1°F
Mar 15	73.3°F	71.8°F	74.1°F
Mar 16	72.6°F	73.7°F	74.3°F
Mar 17	73.3°F	73.3°F	74.6°F
Mar 18	73.1°F	74.2°F	74.7°F
Mar 19	73.8°F	73.8°F	74.6°F
Mar 20	71.9°F	73.3°F	74.6°F
Mar 21	72.9°F	73.3°F	74.4°F
Mar 22	71.9°F	75.1°F	74.5°F
Mar 23	71.8°F	73.7°F	74.5°F
Mar 24	71.6°F	74.7°F	74.2°F
Mar 25	71.5°F	74.8°F	74.1°F
Mar 26	71.4°F	73.9°F	74.0°F
Mar 27	71.3°F	74.8°F	74.0°F
Mar 28	71.6°F	75.5°F	74.3°F
Mar 29	71.8°F	75.2°F	74.4°F
Mar 30	71.7°F	73.7°F	74.3°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 Bakau by month

In Bakau, almost every month besides January and February is comfortable for swimming. Which amounts to 315 swimming days.

The warmest water in Bakau was recorded on October 6, 2023, reaching a 87.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 7, 2018, dipping to 67.1°F. The average readings by season are 74.2°F in Winter, 75.6°F in Spring, 82.6°F in Summer, and 84.2°F in Autumn.