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 13.83°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.

56.9

°F

June 26, 22:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.6°F

Tomorrow:

56.8°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

16:55

Day Length:

9 h. 28 min.

Gisborne in July

Minimum:

63.7°F

Average:

66.3°F

Maximum:

70.1°F

Sea water temperature in Gisborne today

As of now, in Gisborne, the water temperature is 56.9°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 0.9°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 59.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 56.4°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.6°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
Jun 12	58.7°F	58.4°F	59.0°F
Jun 13	58.6°F	58.3°F	58.8°F
Jun 14	58.5°F	58.3°F	58.7°F
Jun 15	58.2°F	58.4°F	58.6°F
Jun 16	58.3°F	57.8°F	58.5°F
Jun 17	58.5°F	58.2°F	58.5°F
Jun 18	58.5°F	58.0°F	58.5°F
Jun 19	57.9°F	58.3°F	58.4°F
Jun 20	58.0°F	58.4°F	58.4°F
Jun 21	58.0°F	58.1°F	58.2°F
Jun 22	58.2°F	57.9°F	58.1°F
Jun 23	58.2°F	57.7°F	58.0°F
Jun 24	57.4°F	57.8°F	57.8°F
Jun 25	56.6°F	57.7°F	57.7°F
Jun 26	56.9°F	57.6°F	57.8°F
Jun 27	56.8°F	57.6°F	57.7°F
Jun 28	56.7°F	57.7°F	57.7°F
Jun 29	56.7°F	57.1°F	57.7°F
Jun 30	56.6°F	57.1°F	57.5°F
Jul 1	56.6°F	56.7°F	57.5°F
Jul 2	56.5°F	57.8°F	57.4°F
Jul 3	56.4°F	57.7°F	57.4°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 15, 2015, dipping to 53.6°F. The average readings by season are 66.4°F in Winter, 64.5°F in Spring, 56.9°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.