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 13.63°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.

56.5

°F

May 31, 20:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

54.9°F

Tomorrow:

56.6°F

Sunrise:

07:34

Sunset:

18:27

Day Length:

10 h. 53 min.

Henties Bay in June

Minimum:

61.3°F

Average:

65.1°F

Maximum:

68.9°F

Sea water temperature in Henties Bay today

As of now, in Henties Bay, the water temperature is 56.5°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 2.4°F lower 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 56.6°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.5°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 17	56.2°F	60.9°F	59.4°F
May 18	55.1°F	62.1°F	59.4°F
May 19	53.1°F	63.1°F	59.2°F
May 20	55.9°F	62.9°F	59.6°F
May 21	56.7°F	61.9°F	59.6°F
May 22	57.1°F	59.9°F	59.2°F
May 23	57.4°F	60.6°F	59.2°F
May 24	54.8°F	59.1°F	58.7°F
May 25	53.9°F	59.4°F	58.7°F
May 26	54.0°F	59.4°F	58.7°F
May 27	56.0°F	59.1°F	58.6°F
May 28	56.7°F	58.9°F	58.6°F
May 29	57.0°F	57.9°F	58.6°F
May 30	54.9°F	58.3°F	58.3°F
May 31	56.5°F	58.4°F	58.9°F
Jun 1	56.6°F	58.6°F	59.0°F
Jun 2	56.6°F	58.4°F	59.0°F
Jun 3	56.6°F	58.5°F	59.0°F
Jun 4	56.6°F	58.6°F	59.0°F
Jun 5	56.5°F	58.2°F	58.8°F
Jun 6	56.4°F	58.2°F	58.8°F
Jun 7	56.5°F	58.3°F	58.9°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 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 September 6, 2025, dipping to 49.7°F. The average readings by season are 64.9°F in Winter, 61.9°F in Spring, 57.5°F in Summer, and 57.5°F in Autumn.