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 13.79°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 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.

56.8

°F

October 20, 13:26

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.6°F

Tomorrow:

56.8°F

Sunrise:

06:16

Sunset:

19:30

Day Length:

13 h. 14 min.

Gisborne in October

Minimum:

64.5°F

Average:

67.0°F

Maximum:

70.1°F

Sea water temperature in Gisborne today

As of now, in Gisborne, the water temperature is 56.8°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 1.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 57.6°F on 2019.

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 57.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.8°F, while the maximum might reach 57.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Gisborne

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 6	57.0°F	57.0°F	57.4°F
Oct 7	57.2°F	57.5°F	57.5°F
Oct 8	57.2°F	57.1°F	57.5°F
Oct 9	57.1°F	57.3°F	57.4°F
Oct 10	57.3°F	57.7°F	57.6°F
Oct 11	58.2°F	58.1°F	57.8°F
Oct 12	59.0°F	58.4°F	58.0°F
Oct 13	59.5°F	57.8°F	57.9°F
Oct 14	59.0°F	57.9°F	57.9°F
Oct 15	58.7°F	58.0°F	57.9°F
Oct 16	58.0°F	58.1°F	57.8°F
Oct 17	57.5°F	58.1°F	57.8°F
Oct 18	57.3°F	58.8°F	58.1°F
Oct 19	56.6°F	58.4°F	58.3°F
Oct 20	56.8°F	58.6°F	58.5°F
Oct 21	56.8°F	58.5°F	58.5°F
Oct 22	57.2°F	59.5°F	58.9°F
Oct 23	57.3°F	59.4°F	59.0°F
Oct 24	57.4°F	59.4°F	59.1°F
Oct 25	57.5°F	59.2°F	59.2°F
Oct 26	57.6°F	59.6°F	59.2°F
Oct 27	57.7°F	59.6°F	59.4°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 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 22, 2026, dipping to 53.7°F. The average readings by season are 66.5°F in Winter, 64.4°F in Spring, 56.9°F in Summer, and 58.4°F in Autumn.