What is the current water temperature in Auckland?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Auckland?

As of now, in Auckland, the water temperature is 16.87°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Auckland

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Auckland. 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.

62.4

°F

May 17, 10:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.5°F

Tomorrow:

62.2°F

Sunrise:

07:13

Sunset:

17:21

Day Length:

10 h. 8 min.

Auckland in May

Minimum:

66.7°F

Average:

69.4°F

Maximum:

71.9°F

Sea water temperature in Auckland today

As of now, in Auckland, the water temperature is 62.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.0°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 fall a bit.

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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 60.9°F on 2024.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 61.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Auckland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 3	62.7°F	66.2°F	64.8°F
May 4	62.9°F	65.7°F	64.6°F
May 5	62.9°F	65.3°F	64.4°F
May 6	64.1°F	64.9°F	64.4°F
May 7	64.2°F	64.7°F	64.2°F
May 8	64.1°F	64.4°F	64.1°F
May 9	64.4°F	64.2°F	64.0°F
May 10	64.1°F	64.1°F	63.9°F
May 11	64.0°F	64.1°F	64.0°F
May 12	63.8°F	64.3°F	64.1°F
May 13	63.1°F	63.6°F	64.0°F
May 14	62.9°F	63.6°F	63.8°F
May 15	62.5°F	63.9°F	63.5°F
May 16	62.5°F	63.8°F	63.5°F
May 17	62.4°F	64.1°F	63.4°F
May 18	62.2°F	63.9°F	63.2°F
May 19	62.0°F	64.1°F	63.0°F
May 20	61.7°F	63.7°F	62.7°F
May 21	61.6°F	63.0°F	62.6°F
May 22	61.3°F	62.3°F	62.3°F
May 23	61.1°F	62.1°F	62.1°F
May 24	61.0°F	62.2°F	62.0°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 Auckland by month

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

The warmest water in Auckland was recorded on January 23, 2024, reaching a 75.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 15, 2023, dipping to 54.4°F. The average readings by season are 70.4°F in Winter, 67.1°F in Spring, 57.4°F in Summer, and 61.1°F in Autumn.