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 12.72°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.

54.9

°F

August 6, 08:52

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.0°F

Tomorrow:

54.8°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

17:23

Day Length:

10 h. 17 min.

Gisborne in August

Minimum:

63.9°F

Average:

66.4°F

Maximum:

69.9°F

Sea water temperature in Gisborne today

As of now, in Gisborne, the water temperature is 54.9°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 1.0°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.7°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 55.0°F on 2019.

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 54.8°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
Jul 23	54.2°F	56.7°F	56.1°F
Jul 24	54.6°F	56.4°F	56.1°F
Jul 25	54.6°F	55.9°F	56.0°F
Jul 26	54.8°F	55.1°F	55.9°F
Jul 27	54.8°F	55.3°F	55.9°F
Jul 28	54.9°F	55.6°F	55.9°F
Jul 29	54.9°F	55.7°F	55.8°F
Jul 30	54.9°F	55.8°F	55.8°F
Jul 31	55.4°F	56.3°F	55.9°F
Aug 1	55.5°F	56.1°F	55.9°F
Aug 2	56.1°F	56.3°F	56.0°F
Aug 3	55.5°F	56.6°F	55.9°F
Aug 4	55.3°F	56.7°F	55.9°F
Aug 5	55.0°F	56.8°F	55.9°F
Aug 6	54.9°F	56.7°F	55.9°F
Aug 7	54.8°F	56.6°F	55.8°F
Aug 8	54.8°F	56.5°F	55.8°F
Aug 9	54.7°F	56.4°F	55.7°F
Aug 10	54.6°F	56.3°F	55.6°F
Aug 11	54.7°F	56.4°F	55.7°F
Aug 12	54.8°F	56.5°F	55.8°F
Aug 13	54.8°F	56.3°F	55.7°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, 64.4°F in Spring, 56.9°F in Summer, and 58.4°F in Autumn.