What is the current water temperature in Bakau?

As of now, in Bakau, the water temperature is 24.06°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.

75.3

°F

May 15, 01:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

74.6°F

Tomorrow:

74.7°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

19:26

Day Length:

12 h. 45 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 75.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.4°F lower 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 82.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 74.0°F on 2016.

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 75.2°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
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	77.0°F
May 12	78.4°F	78.9°F	76.4°F
May 13	75.8°F	77.7°F	76.0°F
May 14	74.6°F	77.6°F	77.0°F
May 15	75.3°F	77.3°F	77.7°F
May 16	74.7°F	76.5°F	77.1°F
May 17	75.1°F	77.9°F	77.6°F
May 18	75.2°F	78.5°F	77.7°F
May 19	75.6°F	78.6°F	78.0°F
May 20	75.4°F	77.0°F	77.8°F
May 21	75.5°F	77.7°F	78.0°F
May 22	75.2°F	74.6°F	77.6°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.