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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.
Sea temperature in Tauranga now

62.8

°F

May 5, 22:03

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

62.7°F

Tomorrow:

62.7°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

17:25

Day Length:

10 h. 26 min.

Tauranga in May

Minimum:

65.2°F

Average:

68.2°F

Maximum:

71.9°F

Sea water temperature in Tauranga today

As of now, in Tauranga, the water temperature is 62.8°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 1.8°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 66.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 63.2°F on 2024.

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 62.5°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
Apr 21 65.9°F 67.3°F 66.3°F
Apr 22 65.8°F 67.2°F 66.2°F
Apr 23 65.0°F 67.6°F 66.0°F
Apr 24 64.8°F 67.1°F 65.9°F
Apr 25 64.5°F 66.7°F 65.8°F
Apr 26 64.1°F 66.6°F 65.6°F
Apr 27 63.0°F 66.5°F 65.4°F
Apr 28 63.4°F 66.5°F 65.3°F
Apr 29 62.4°F 66.2°F 65.1°F
Apr 30 62.9°F 66.0°F 65.2°F
May 1 63.6°F 66.5°F 65.2°F
May 2 63.3°F 66.3°F 65.0°F
May 3 62.7°F 65.8°F 64.8°F
May 4 62.7°F 65.6°F 64.7°F
May 5 62.8°F 65.5°F 64.7°F
May 6 62.7°F 64.9°F 64.5°F
May 7 62.6°F 64.5°F 64.4°F
May 8 62.5°F 64.7°F 64.4°F
May 9 62.5°F 64.7°F 64.3°F
May 10 62.4°F 64.6°F 64.2°F
May 11 62.6°F 64.8°F 64.4°F
May 12 62.5°F 64.7°F 64.3°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.