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 17.02°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.

62.6

°F

May 10, 02:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.7°F

Tomorrow:

62.6°F

Sunrise:

06:58

Sunset:

17:10

Day Length:

10 h. 12 min.

Gisborne in May

Minimum:

63.9°F

Average:

66.0°F

Maximum:

69.2°F

Sea water temperature in Gisborne today

As of now, in Gisborne, the water temperature is 62.6°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 0.6°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 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 falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 60.8°F on 2020.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 62.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Gisborne

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 26	63.8°F	63.5°F	63.6°F
Apr 27	63.8°F	63.2°F	63.4°F
Apr 28	63.8°F	62.7°F	63.5°F
Apr 29	64.1°F	62.3°F	63.4°F
Apr 30	64.3°F	62.2°F	63.3°F
May 1	64.2°F	62.2°F	63.2°F
May 2	64.3°F	62.3°F	63.1°F
May 3	64.0°F	62.2°F	62.9°F
May 4	63.8°F	62.0°F	62.9°F
May 5	63.5°F	61.8°F	62.7°F
May 6	63.0°F	61.7°F	62.5°F
May 7	62.7°F	61.7°F	62.4°F
May 8	62.4°F	61.6°F	62.3°F
May 9	62.7°F	61.6°F	62.2°F
May 10	62.6°F	61.4°F	62.1°F
May 11	62.6°F	61.4°F	62.0°F
May 12	62.5°F	61.3°F	62.0°F
May 13	62.7°F	61.5°F	62.1°F
May 14	62.5°F	61.3°F	62.0°F
May 15	62.3°F	60.8°F	61.8°F
May 16	62.2°F	60.4°F	61.6°F
May 17	62.1°F	60.1°F	61.5°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 15, 2015, dipping to 53.6°F. The average readings by season are 66.4°F in Winter, 64.5°F in Spring, 56.9°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.