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 13.59°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.

56.5

°F

August 19, 00:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.6°F

Tomorrow:

56.6°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

17:50

Day Length:

10 h. 50 min.

Auckland in August

Minimum:

66.6°F

Average:

69.6°F

Maximum:

72.1°F

Sea water temperature in Auckland today

As of now, in Auckland, 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 0.8°F higher 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 54.6°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.6°F, while the maximum might reach 57.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Auckland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 5	55.3°F	56.3°F	56.0°F
Aug 6	54.9°F	56.3°F	55.8°F
Aug 7	54.2°F	56.3°F	55.7°F
Aug 8	54.4°F	56.4°F	55.9°F
Aug 9	54.7°F	56.4°F	55.9°F
Aug 10	54.9°F	56.3°F	55.9°F
Aug 11	55.1°F	56.4°F	55.9°F
Aug 12	55.9°F	55.6°F	55.9°F
Aug 13	55.4°F	55.2°F	55.8°F
Aug 14	55.9°F	55.4°F	55.9°F
Aug 15	57.1°F	55.1°F	55.9°F
Aug 16	56.9°F	55.1°F	55.8°F
Aug 17	56.6°F	55.2°F	55.9°F
Aug 18	56.6°F	55.9°F	55.8°F
Aug 19	56.5°F	55.7°F	55.7°F
Aug 20	56.6°F	55.7°F	55.9°F
Aug 21	56.8°F	55.5°F	56.0°F
Aug 22	56.9°F	55.5°F	56.1°F
Aug 23	56.9°F	55.5°F	56.2°F
Aug 24	56.9°F	55.7°F	56.2°F
Aug 25	56.9°F	55.9°F	56.1°F
Aug 26	57.2°F	56.8°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 7, 2026, dipping to 54.2°F. The average readings by season are 70.4°F in Winter, 67.0°F in Spring, 57.3°F in Summer, and 61.1°F in Autumn.