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 13.03°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 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.

55.5

°F

July 16, 14:00

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.6°F

Tomorrow:

55.4°F

Sunrise:

07:31

Sunset:

17:23

Day Length:

9 h. 52 min.

Auckland in July

Minimum:

66.5°F

Average:

69.5°F

Maximum:

72.4°F

Sea water temperature in Auckland today

As of now, in Auckland, the water temperature is 55.5°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 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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.7°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 55.5°F on 2018.

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 55.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Auckland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 2	56.6°F	58.4°F	57.4°F
Jul 3	56.0°F	58.4°F	57.4°F
Jul 4	56.0°F	58.8°F	57.3°F
Jul 5	56.2°F	58.9°F	57.2°F
Jul 6	56.5°F	59.1°F	57.2°F
Jul 7	56.6°F	58.6°F	57.3°F
Jul 8	57.1°F	58.4°F	57.2°F
Jul 9	56.9°F	58.1°F	57.0°F
Jul 10	56.3°F	57.9°F	56.9°F
Jul 11	56.0°F	57.9°F	56.9°F
Jul 12	55.3°F	58.2°F	56.9°F
Jul 13	55.3°F	57.7°F	56.8°F
Jul 14	55.6°F	57.7°F	56.7°F
Jul 15	55.6°F	57.9°F	56.8°F
Jul 16	55.5°F	57.7°F	56.6°F
Jul 17	55.4°F	57.6°F	56.6°F
Jul 18	55.2°F	57.6°F	56.4°F
Jul 19	55.2°F	57.1°F	56.4°F
Jul 20	55.3°F	57.0°F	56.5°F
Jul 21	55.3°F	57.0°F	56.5°F
Jul 22	55.2°F	56.8°F	56.4°F
Jul 23	55.2°F	56.6°F	56.4°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, 67.0°F in Spring, 57.4°F in Summer, and 61.1°F in Autumn.