What is the current water temperature in Bakau?

As of now, in Bakau, the water temperature is 27.02°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.

80.6

°F

May 26, 21:45

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

76.6°F

Tomorrow:

80.9°F

Sunrise:

06:39

Sunset:

19:29

Day Length:

12 h. 50 min.

Bakau in June

Minimum:

71.0°F

Average:

73.6°F

Maximum:

75.2°F

Sea water temperature in Bakau today

As of now, in Bakau, the water temperature is 80.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 75.0°F on 2018.

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 81.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 80.9°F, while the maximum might reach 82.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Bakau

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	76.7°F
May 15	76.0°F	77.3°F	77.6°F
May 16	74.9°F	76.5°F	76.9°F
May 17	73.9°F	77.9°F	77.2°F
May 18	77.0°F	78.5°F	77.6°F
May 19	75.1°F	78.6°F	77.7°F
May 20	76.9°F	77.0°F	77.7°F
May 21	76.0°F	77.7°F	77.8°F
May 22	74.8°F	74.6°F	77.4°F
May 23	76.3°F	75.0°F	77.2°F
May 24	77.4°F	75.5°F	77.3°F
May 25	76.6°F	77.8°F	77.6°F
May 26	80.6°F	78.2°F	77.6°F
May 27	80.9°F	79.4°F	77.9°F
May 28	81.2°F	78.6°F	78.1°F
May 29	81.5°F	80.5°F	78.5°F
May 30	81.2°F	79.4°F	78.2°F
May 31	81.4°F	78.7°F	78.4°F
Jun 1	82.1°F	81.9°F	79.1°F
Jun 2	81.8°F	81.3°F	78.7°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.