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 14.14°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.

57.5

°F

July 18, 08:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

57.7°F

Tomorrow:

57.5°F

Sunrise:

07:26

Sunset:

17:17

Day Length:

9 h. 51 min.

Tauranga in July

Minimum:

64.9°F

Average:

68.0°F

Maximum:

71.3°F

Sea water temperature in Tauranga today

As of now, in Tauranga, the water temperature is 57.5°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. 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

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 58.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 56.6°F on 2018.

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 57.5°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
Jul 4	57.0°F	59.6°F	58.7°F
Jul 5	57.2°F	59.4°F	58.6°F
Jul 6	57.4°F	59.6°F	58.6°F
Jul 7	57.4°F	59.1°F	58.5°F
Jul 8	57.3°F	58.7°F	58.3°F
Jul 9	57.5°F	58.6°F	58.2°F
Jul 10	57.6°F	58.6°F	58.1°F
Jul 11	56.8°F	58.6°F	57.9°F
Jul 12	56.6°F	58.5°F	57.8°F
Jul 13	56.5°F	58.0°F	57.7°F
Jul 14	56.6°F	58.0°F	57.8°F
Jul 15	56.2°F	57.8°F	57.8°F
Jul 16	56.3°F	58.3°F	57.8°F
Jul 17	57.7°F	58.1°F	57.8°F
Jul 18	57.5°F	58.0°F	57.6°F
Jul 19	57.5°F	58.1°F	57.6°F
Jul 20	57.4°F	58.0°F	57.5°F
Jul 21	57.4°F	57.4°F	57.5°F
Jul 22	57.5°F	57.9°F	57.6°F
Jul 23	57.5°F	57.6°F	57.6°F
Jul 24	57.5°F	57.8°F	57.7°F
Jul 25	57.5°F	57.0°F	57.6°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.