What is the current water temperature in Bakau?

As of now, in Bakau, the water temperature is 24.66°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

76.4

°F

May 12, 01:16

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

77.2°F

Tomorrow:

76.3°F

Sunrise:

06:42

Sunset:

19:25

Day Length:

12 h. 43 min.

Bakau in May

Minimum:

70.1°F

Average:

73.7°F

Maximum:

75.3°F

Sea water temperature in Bakau today

As of now, in Bakau, the water temperature is 76.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 74.0°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 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 77.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 76.3°F, while the maximum might reach 78.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Bakau

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 28	75.8°F	78.4°F	76.7°F
Apr 29	76.0°F	78.3°F	76.4°F
Apr 30	75.6°F	76.8°F	76.2°F
May 1	76.7°F	75.3°F	75.9°F
May 2	75.6°F	78.2°F	76.3°F
May 3	76.6°F	79.1°F	76.6°F
May 4	74.7°F	77.1°F	76.4°F
May 5	75.2°F	78.8°F	76.5°F
May 6	75.3°F	79.3°F	76.9°F
May 7	76.3°F	78.9°F	76.6°F
May 8	77.4°F	77.8°F	76.6°F
May 9	77.2°F	79.3°F	76.8°F
May 10	75.7°F	79.1°F	76.7°F
May 11	77.2°F	79.4°F	76.9°F
May 12	76.4°F	78.6°F	76.2°F
May 13	76.3°F	77.7°F	76.0°F
May 14	77.2°F	77.6°F	77.0°F
May 15	78.0°F	77.3°F	77.7°F
May 16	77.3°F	76.5°F	77.1°F
May 17	77.8°F	77.9°F	77.6°F
May 18	77.9°F	78.5°F	77.7°F
May 19	78.2°F	78.6°F	78.0°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 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.