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 15.9°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.

60.6

°F

November 9, 17:13

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.7°F

Tomorrow:

60.9°F

Sunrise:

05:52

Sunset:

19:52

Day Length:

14 h. 0 min.

Gisborne in November

Minimum:

65.0°F

Average:

66.9°F

Maximum:

69.6°F

Sea water temperature in Gisborne today

As of now, in Gisborne, the water temperature is 60.6°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 0.4°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 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 61.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 59.7°F on 2016.

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 61.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.8°F, while the maximum might reach 61.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Gisborne

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 26	60.4°F	59.6°F	59.3°F
Oct 27	59.6°F	59.6°F	59.4°F
Oct 28	59.1°F	59.4°F	59.4°F
Oct 29	59.5°F	59.2°F	59.4°F
Oct 30	59.2°F	59.2°F	59.4°F
Oct 31	59.5°F	59.2°F	59.4°F
Nov 1	59.8°F	59.7°F	59.6°F
Nov 2	59.1°F	59.1°F	59.5°F
Nov 3	59.2°F	59.5°F	59.5°F
Nov 4	59.1°F	60.1°F	59.7°F
Nov 5	59.8°F	60.5°F	59.7°F
Nov 6	60.3°F	61.1°F	60.0°F
Nov 7	60.5°F	60.7°F	60.1°F
Nov 8	60.7°F	61.9°F	60.3°F
Nov 9	60.6°F	61.4°F	60.2°F
Nov 10	60.9°F	62.6°F	60.5°F
Nov 11	60.9°F	62.4°F	60.4°F
Nov 12	60.8°F	62.2°F	60.4°F
Nov 13	60.8°F	61.6°F	60.4°F
Nov 14	61.0°F	61.4°F	60.5°F
Nov 15	61.2°F	62.5°F	60.7°F
Nov 16	61.4°F	61.9°F	60.9°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.