What is the current water temperature in Walvis Bay?

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

As of now, in Walvis Bay, the water temperature is 13.71°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 Walvis Bay

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Walvis 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.

56.7

°F

May 31, 20:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.6°F

Tomorrow:

56.9°F

Sunrise:

07:35

Sunset:

18:24

Day Length:

10 h. 49 min.

Walvis Bay in June

Minimum:

59.4°F

Average:

63.3°F

Maximum:

67.3°F

Sea water temperature in Walvis Bay today

As of now, in Walvis Bay, the water temperature is 56.7°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 1.2°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 60.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 55.2°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Walvis Bay

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 17	57.2°F	65.1°F	59.5°F
May 18	58.3°F	65.1°F	59.6°F
May 19	58.1°F	65.0°F	59.5°F
May 20	58.3°F	63.9°F	59.5°F
May 21	57.4°F	62.4°F	59.3°F
May 22	57.6°F	60.2°F	58.9°F
May 23	57.5°F	59.9°F	58.9°F
May 24	56.3°F	59.5°F	58.7°F
May 25	56.0°F	59.6°F	58.4°F
May 26	56.7°F	58.7°F	58.2°F
May 27	57.6°F	57.9°F	58.0°F
May 28	57.5°F	56.8°F	57.6°F
May 29	56.9°F	57.3°F	57.8°F
May 30	56.6°F	57.9°F	57.5°F
May 31	56.7°F	58.0°F	57.9°F
Jun 1	56.9°F	58.4°F	58.1°F
Jun 2	56.7°F	57.2°F	57.9°F
Jun 3	56.7°F	57.1°F	58.0°F
Jun 4	56.6°F	57.5°F	57.8°F
Jun 5	56.4°F	57.1°F	57.6°F
Jun 6	56.7°F	56.8°F	57.9°F
Jun 7	56.9°F	56.1°F	58.1°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 Walvis Bay by month

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

The warmest water in Walvis Bay was recorded on February 15, 2022, reaching a 73.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on November 3, 2024, dipping to 49.7°F. The average readings by season are 63.0°F in Winter, 61.0°F in Spring, 56.7°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.