What is the current water temperature in Tauranga?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Tauranga?

As of now, in Tauranga, the water temperature is 15.05°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 Tauranga

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Tauranga. 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.

59.1

°F

October 6, 09:13

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.8°F

Tomorrow:

59.3°F

Sunrise:

06:45

Sunset:

19:23

Day Length:

12 h. 38 min.

Tauranga in October

Minimum:

64.8°F

Average:

68.6°F

Maximum:

71.6°F

Sea water temperature in Tauranga today

As of now, in Tauranga, the water temperature is 59.1°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 about the same as 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 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 60.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 57.7°F on 2019.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Tauranga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 22	58.5°F	57.8°F	58.2°F
Sep 23	58.4°F	57.8°F	58.3°F
Sep 24	58.0°F	57.7°F	58.2°F
Sep 25	58.2°F	58.4°F	58.2°F
Sep 26	58.2°F	58.7°F	58.3°F
Sep 27	58.3°F	58.5°F	58.3°F
Sep 28	58.3°F	58.6°F	58.3°F
Sep 29	58.1°F	58.9°F	58.4°F
Sep 30	57.2°F	59.1°F	58.3°F
Oct 1	57.3°F	58.9°F	58.2°F
Oct 2	57.7°F	58.6°F	58.3°F
Oct 3	58.2°F	58.3°F	58.5°F
Oct 4	59.1°F	58.5°F	58.7°F
Oct 5	58.8°F	59.0°F	58.7°F
Oct 6	59.1°F	58.9°F	59.1°F
Oct 7	59.3°F	59.4°F	59.2°F
Oct 8	59.3°F	58.3°F	59.2°F
Oct 9	59.3°F	58.5°F	59.3°F
Oct 10	59.4°F	59.3°F	59.3°F
Oct 11	59.4°F	59.3°F	59.4°F
Oct 12	59.5°F	59.5°F	59.5°F
Oct 13	59.4°F	59.0°F	59.3°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 Tauranga by month

In an average year, Tauranga offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Tauranga was recorded on January 23, 2024, reaching a 74.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 23, 2023, dipping to 54.9°F. The average readings by season are 69.0°F in Winter, 66.7°F in Spring, 58.3°F in Summer, and 60.2°F in Autumn.