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 29.48°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.

85.1

°F

October 14, 03:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

85.2°F

Tomorrow:

84.7°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

18:48

Day Length:

11 h. 51 min.

Bakau in October

Minimum:

69.1°F

Average:

73.1°F

Maximum:

75.6°F

Sea water temperature in Bakau today

As of now, in Bakau, the water temperature is 85.1°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 0.3°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. 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 86.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 83.5°F on 2024.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 85.1°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
Sep 30	84.1°F	84.1°F	84.6°F
Oct 1	85.1°F	84.1°F	84.8°F
Oct 2	84.9°F	84.1°F	84.9°F
Oct 3	84.9°F	83.9°F	84.7°F
Oct 4	84.3°F	84.1°F	85.0°F
Oct 5	84.8°F	84.9°F	85.0°F
Oct 6	84.5°F	84.5°F	85.0°F
Oct 7	86.3°F	84.2°F	85.6°F
Oct 8	85.4°F	84.1°F	85.1°F
Oct 9	85.0°F	85.4°F	85.5°F
Oct 10	85.7°F	85.4°F	85.4°F
Oct 11	86.4°F	85.2°F	85.4°F
Oct 12	85.8°F	85.2°F	85.6°F
Oct 13	85.2°F	84.6°F	85.6°F
Oct 14	85.1°F	83.5°F	85.4°F
Oct 15	84.7°F	83.2°F	85.0°F
Oct 16	85.0°F	83.7°F	85.3°F
Oct 17	85.7°F	85.7°F	86.0°F
Oct 18	85.3°F	85.5°F	85.7°F
Oct 19	84.9°F	84.0°F	85.3°F
Oct 20	85.1°F	84.8°F	85.5°F
Oct 21	85.3°F	85.3°F	85.6°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 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 84.1°F in Autumn.