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

March 13, 03:57

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.4°F

Tomorrow:

65.3°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

19:32

Day Length:

12 h. 29 min.

Gisborne in March

Minimum:

64.2°F

Average:

66.5°F

Maximum:

69.9°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 2.1°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 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 68.4°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 66.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 65.1°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
Feb 27	67.9°F	68.2°F	68.0°F
Feb 28	67.7°F	68.4°F	68.1°F
Mar 1	67.7°F	69.5°F	68.0°F
Mar 2	68.3°F	68.5°F	67.9°F
Mar 3	67.0°F	69.3°F	68.0°F
Mar 4	66.4°F	69.4°F	67.8°F
Mar 5	65.9°F	69.2°F	67.7°F
Mar 6	66.1°F	68.8°F	67.7°F
Mar 7	65.8°F	68.5°F	67.5°F
Mar 8	66.0°F	67.9°F	67.4°F
Mar 9	65.6°F	67.9°F	67.4°F
Mar 10	65.6°F	67.6°F	67.4°F
Mar 11	65.4°F	68.0°F	67.5°F
Mar 12	65.4°F	67.4°F	67.5°F
Mar 13	65.3°F	67.4°F	67.4°F
Mar 14	65.3°F	67.5°F	67.4°F
Mar 15	65.2°F	67.2°F	67.3°F
Mar 16	65.2°F	68.2°F	67.3°F
Mar 17	65.2°F	68.0°F	67.3°F
Mar 18	65.1°F	67.7°F	67.2°F
Mar 19	64.9°F	67.9°F	67.0°F
Mar 20	64.8°F	67.7°F	66.9°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 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.