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 17.87°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.2

°F

November 22, 01:44

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.3°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

05:51

Sunset:

20:13

Day Length:

14 h. 22 min.

Tauranga in November

Minimum:

64.9°F

Average:

68.3°F

Maximum:

70.9°F

Sea water temperature in Tauranga today

As of now, in Tauranga, the water temperature is 64.2°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 1.4°F higher 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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 60.4°F on 2014.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.4°F, while the maximum might reach 65.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Tauranga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 8	61.3°F	62.6°F	61.8°F
Nov 9	61.4°F	62.6°F	61.9°F
Nov 10	61.7°F	62.4°F	62.1°F
Nov 11	61.8°F	62.8°F	62.3°F
Nov 12	61.8°F	62.9°F	62.2°F
Nov 13	61.8°F	62.9°F	62.2°F
Nov 14	61.6°F	63.3°F	62.1°F
Nov 15	63.1°F	63.0°F	62.3°F
Nov 16	63.8°F	62.8°F	62.2°F
Nov 17	63.7°F	63.6°F	62.6°F
Nov 18	64.0°F	63.6°F	62.7°F
Nov 19	64.1°F	63.4°F	62.7°F
Nov 20	64.5°F	63.3°F	62.7°F
Nov 21	64.3°F	64.5°F	62.9°F
Nov 22	64.2°F	64.2°F	62.7°F
Nov 23	64.4°F	64.5°F	63.0°F
Nov 24	64.5°F	65.4°F	63.1°F
Nov 25	64.5°F	64.6°F	63.1°F
Nov 26	64.6°F	63.8°F	63.2°F
Nov 27	64.9°F	63.6°F	63.5°F
Nov 28	65.1°F	63.7°F	63.7°F
Nov 29	64.9°F	63.8°F	63.5°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 68.5°F in Winter, 66.7°F in Spring, 58.4°F in Summer, and 59.9°F in Autumn.