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 28.81°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.

83.9

°F

July 5, 10:16

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

83.9°F

Tomorrow:

83.8°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

19:38

Day Length:

12 h. 54 min.

Bakau in July

Minimum:

70.6°F

Average:

73.6°F

Maximum:

75.7°F

Sea water temperature in Bakau today

As of now, in Bakau, the water temperature is 83.9°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 0.7°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

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 84.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 81.6°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 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 83.7°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
Jun 21	81.6°F	80.5°F	81.3°F
Jun 22	80.2°F	82.6°F	81.5°F
Jun 23	81.0°F	81.6°F	81.7°F
Jun 24	82.1°F	82.5°F	81.6°F
Jun 25	83.7°F	84.2°F	82.0°F
Jun 26	84.6°F	81.2°F	82.3°F
Jun 27	83.2°F	81.5°F	82.2°F
Jun 28	82.9°F	84.2°F	82.5°F
Jun 29	81.3°F	82.7°F	82.2°F
Jun 30	81.9°F	85.3°F	82.6°F
Jul 1	84.7°F	83.0°F	82.6°F
Jul 2	83.8°F	83.0°F	82.6°F
Jul 3	83.5°F	82.0°F	82.4°F
Jul 4	83.9°F	83.0°F	83.1°F
Jul 5	83.9°F	83.6°F	83.2°F
Jul 6	83.8°F	84.2°F	83.1°F
Jul 7	83.8°F	84.1°F	83.0°F
Jul 8	83.9°F	84.3°F	83.2°F
Jul 9	83.9°F	84.3°F	83.2°F
Jul 10	83.6°F	84.5°F	82.9°F
Jul 11	83.4°F	84.7°F	82.7°F
Jul 12	83.6°F	83.9°F	82.9°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.