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 12.88°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.

55.2

°F

August 13, 20:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.6°F

Tomorrow:

55.1°F

Sunrise:

07:08

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

10 h. 37 min.

Auckland in August

Minimum:

66.6°F

Average:

69.4°F

Maximum:

72.0°F

Sea water temperature in Auckland today

As of now, in Auckland, the water temperature is 55.2°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 0.6°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 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 56.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 54.1°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 55.1°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 30	57.3°F	55.8°F	56.0°F
Jul 31	56.8°F	56.1°F	56.0°F
Aug 1	57.5°F	56.1°F	56.1°F
Aug 2	56.9°F	56.1°F	56.0°F
Aug 3	56.3°F	56.0°F	56.0°F
Aug 4	56.2°F	56.0°F	55.9°F
Aug 5	56.3°F	56.0°F	56.0°F
Aug 6	56.3°F	55.5°F	55.9°F
Aug 7	56.3°F	55.3°F	55.8°F
Aug 8	56.4°F	55.5°F	56.0°F
Aug 9	56.3°F	55.9°F	55.9°F
Aug 10	56.2°F	55.7°F	55.8°F
Aug 11	56.2°F	55.8°F	55.9°F
Aug 12	55.6°F	55.7°F	55.7°F
Aug 13	55.2°F	55.7°F	55.8°F
Aug 14	55.1°F	55.7°F	55.7°F
Aug 15	55.1°F	55.6°F	55.7°F
Aug 16	55.1°F	55.7°F	55.7°F
Aug 17	55.2°F	55.7°F	55.8°F
Aug 18	55.1°F	55.5°F	55.7°F
Aug 19	55.0°F	56.0°F	55.6°F
Aug 20	55.2°F	55.9°F	55.8°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 12, 2015, dipping to 54.0°F. The average readings by season are 70.3°F in Winter, 67.2°F in Spring, 57.3°F in Summer, and 60.9°F in Autumn.