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 30.36°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

86.6

°F

November 3, 14:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

86.0°F

Tomorrow:

86.6°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

18:39

Day Length:

11 h. 38 min.

Bakau in November

Minimum:

68.8°F

Average:

73.1°F

Maximum:

76.2°F

Sea water temperature in Bakau today

As of now, in Bakau, the water temperature is 86.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 1.6°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 86.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 84.1°F on 2019.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 86.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 85.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 86.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Bakau

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 20	86.3°F	84.8°F	85.5°F
Oct 21	86.2°F	85.3°F	85.7°F
Oct 22	85.9°F	84.7°F	85.4°F
Oct 23	86.2°F	84.6°F	85.8°F
Oct 24	87.0°F	85.4°F	85.8°F
Oct 25	87.7°F	85.6°F	85.8°F
Oct 26	86.6°F	86.1°F	85.6°F
Oct 27	86.7°F	85.1°F	85.3°F
Oct 28	87.6°F	85.9°F	85.7°F
Oct 29	86.4°F	85.2°F	85.5°F
Oct 30	86.8°F	85.5°F	85.3°F
Oct 31	86.3°F	84.3°F	85.1°F
Nov 1	86.1°F	84.8°F	85.1°F
Nov 2	86.0°F	84.6°F	85.0°F
Nov 3	86.6°F	84.7°F	85.1°F
Nov 4	86.6°F	84.5°F	85.0°F
Nov 5	86.4°F	83.9°F	84.9°F
Nov 6	86.5°F	84.1°F	84.9°F
Nov 7	86.4°F	84.6°F	84.8°F
Nov 8	86.1°F	84.3°F	84.5°F
Nov 9	85.9°F	84.1°F	84.3°F
Nov 10	85.8°F	84.0°F	84.2°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 301 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 74.0°F in Winter, 75.5°F in Spring, 82.5°F in Summer, and 84.2°F in Autumn.