What is the current water temperature in Gisborne?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Gisborne?

As of now, in Gisborne, the water temperature is 18.47°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 Gisborne

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Gisborne. 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.

65.2

°F

April 5, 02:09

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.3°F

Tomorrow:

65.3°F

Sunrise:

06:25

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

11 h. 31 min.

Gisborne in April

Minimum:

64.5°F

Average:

66.6°F

Maximum:

69.8°F

Sea water temperature in Gisborne today

As of now, in Gisborne, the water temperature is 65.2°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 0.9°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 64.5°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 64.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Gisborne

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 22	65.4°F	67.5°F	66.7°F
Mar 23	65.5°F	67.3°F	66.6°F
Mar 24	65.6°F	67.8°F	66.6°F
Mar 25	65.5°F	67.7°F	66.5°F
Mar 26	65.5°F	67.5°F	66.6°F
Mar 27	65.3°F	67.7°F	66.5°F
Mar 28	65.3°F	68.1°F	66.6°F
Mar 29	64.8°F	68.0°F	66.5°F
Mar 30	65.5°F	68.4°F	66.5°F
Mar 31	65.8°F	68.1°F	66.4°F
Apr 1	65.4°F	67.7°F	66.3°F
Apr 2	65.5°F	67.7°F	66.2°F
Apr 3	65.3°F	67.3°F	66.1°F
Apr 4	65.3°F	67.2°F	66.2°F
Apr 5	65.2°F	67.1°F	66.1°F
Apr 6	65.3°F	68.1°F	66.1°F
Apr 7	65.0°F	68.1°F	65.9°F
Apr 8	64.8°F	67.7°F	65.6°F
Apr 9	64.5°F	66.8°F	65.4°F
Apr 10	64.5°F	66.4°F	65.4°F
Apr 11	64.3°F	66.1°F	65.2°F
Apr 12	64.4°F	66.1°F	65.3°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 Gisborne by month

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

The warmest water in Gisborne was recorded on January 30, 2019, reaching a 72.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 25, 2019, dipping to 54.1°F. The average readings by season are 66.5°F in Winter, 64.5°F in Spring, 57.0°F in Summer, and 58.4°F in Autumn.