What is the current water temperature in Henties Bay?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Henties Bay?

As of now, in Henties Bay, the water temperature is 15.07°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Henties Bay

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Henties Bay. 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.

59.1

°F

May 24, 19:18

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.6°F

Tomorrow:

59.0°F

Sunrise:

07:31

Sunset:

18:28

Day Length:

10 h. 57 min.

Henties Bay in May

Minimum:

60.9°F

Average:

64.3°F

Maximum:

67.3°F

Sea water temperature in Henties Bay today

As of now, in Henties Bay, the water temperature is 59.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is about the same as 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 61.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 53.9°F on 2023.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Henties Bay

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 10	61.5°F	59.4°F	59.6°F
May 11	61.4°F	59.3°F	59.6°F
May 12	61.3°F	59.2°F	59.4°F
May 13	58.7°F	59.0°F	59.2°F
May 14	58.5°F	59.1°F	59.3°F
May 15	59.7°F	57.0°F	59.1°F
May 16	61.5°F	59.0°F	59.5°F
May 17	60.9°F	59.1°F	59.7°F
May 18	62.1°F	60.4°F	60.0°F
May 19	63.1°F	59.5°F	59.9°F
May 20	62.9°F	59.8°F	60.0°F
May 21	61.9°F	61.0°F	59.8°F
May 22	59.9°F	60.7°F	59.5°F
May 23	60.6°F	60.6°F	59.5°F
May 24	59.1°F	59.5°F	59.2°F
May 25	59.0°F	60.2°F	59.1°F
May 26	59.1°F	60.2°F	59.2°F
May 27	58.8°F	60.1°F	58.9°F
May 28	58.7°F	60.3°F	58.8°F
May 29	58.7°F	57.8°F	58.9°F
May 30	58.6°F	57.4°F	58.7°F
May 31	58.9°F	59.5°F	59.0°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 Henties Bay by month

In an average year, Henties Bay offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Henties Bay was recorded on February 24, 2022, reaching a 74.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on October 17, 2023, dipping to 50.0°F. The average readings by season are 64.6°F in Winter, 61.8°F in Spring, 57.5°F in Summer, and 57.5°F in Autumn.