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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

63.6

°F

May 14, 02:38

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.7°F

Tomorrow:

63.2°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

17:16

Day Length:

10 h. 9 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 63.6°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 0.7°F lower 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 66.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 62.7°F on 2020.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 62.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Tauranga

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
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 64.5°F
May 6 63.2°F 64.9°F 64.4°F
May 7 63.7°F 64.5°F 64.3°F
May 8 64.0°F 64.7°F 64.3°F
May 9 64.8°F 64.7°F 64.3°F
May 10 64.6°F 64.6°F 64.3°F
May 11 64.6°F 64.8°F 64.4°F
May 12 64.5°F 64.7°F 64.4°F
May 13 63.7°F 63.4°F 64.4°F
May 14 63.6°F 63.4°F 64.2°F
May 15 63.2°F 63.3°F 63.8°F
May 16 63.0°F 63.4°F 63.7°F
May 17 62.9°F 63.6°F 63.6°F
May 18 62.8°F 63.6°F 63.4°F
May 19 62.8°F 64.5°F 63.4°F
May 20 62.6°F 64.5°F 63.3°F
May 21 62.6°F 64.3°F 63.3°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.