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 18.52°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.

65.3

°F

December 15, 22:38

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

66.4°F

Tomorrow:

65.7°F

Sunrise:

05:37

Sunset:

20:28

Day Length:

14 h. 51 min.

Gisborne in December

Minimum:

65.0°F

Average:

66.8°F

Maximum:

70.3°F

Sea water temperature in Gisborne today

As of now, in Gisborne, the water temperature is 65.3°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 1.2°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 66.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 62.8°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 65.7°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
Dec 1	63.1°F	63.8°F	63.0°F
Dec 2	63.7°F	63.8°F	63.0°F
Dec 3	63.9°F	63.5°F	62.9°F
Dec 4	63.8°F	62.8°F	63.0°F
Dec 5	63.1°F	63.9°F	63.1°F
Dec 6	63.0°F	64.6°F	63.2°F
Dec 7	64.2°F	65.2°F	63.3°F
Dec 8	65.4°F	65.2°F	63.5°F
Dec 9	65.4°F	64.9°F	63.6°F
Dec 10	65.9°F	65.5°F	63.8°F
Dec 11	66.2°F	66.1°F	64.1°F
Dec 12	66.5°F	66.0°F	64.2°F
Dec 13	66.1°F	66.4°F	64.3°F
Dec 14	66.4°F	67.2°F	64.4°F
Dec 15	65.3°F	66.8°F	64.2°F
Dec 16	65.7°F	67.0°F	64.5°F
Dec 17	65.7°F	66.9°F	64.5°F
Dec 18	65.6°F	66.8°F	64.5°F
Dec 19	65.6°F	66.5°F	64.5°F
Dec 20	65.6°F	66.8°F	64.5°F
Dec 21	65.8°F	66.7°F	64.7°F
Dec 22	65.9°F	66.9°F	64.8°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 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 66.5°F in Winter, 64.5°F in Spring, 56.9°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.