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 14.56°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.

58.2

°F

September 2, 01:09

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.1°F

Tomorrow:

58.4°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

17:54

Day Length:

11 h. 17 min.

Tauranga in September

Minimum:

65.0°F

Average:

68.5°F

Maximum:

71.8°F

Sea water temperature in Tauranga today

As of now, in Tauranga, the water temperature is 58.2°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 0.8°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 58.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 55.7°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.3°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
Aug 19	56.2°F	56.7°F	56.8°F
Aug 20	56.0°F	56.8°F	56.9°F
Aug 21	55.8°F	56.4°F	56.9°F
Aug 22	56.4°F	56.5°F	57.0°F
Aug 23	55.9°F	56.5°F	56.9°F
Aug 24	56.9°F	56.7°F	57.0°F
Aug 25	56.6°F	56.7°F	57.1°F
Aug 26	56.3°F	57.2°F	57.1°F
Aug 27	56.4°F	57.1°F	57.1°F
Aug 28	56.6°F	57.1°F	57.2°F
Aug 29	57.3°F	57.3°F	57.3°F
Aug 30	57.7°F	57.4°F	57.3°F
Aug 31	58.1°F	57.5°F	57.4°F
Sep 1	58.1°F	57.6°F	57.3°F
Sep 2	58.2°F	58.1°F	57.4°F
Sep 3	58.4°F	57.9°F	57.5°F
Sep 4	58.4°F	57.8°F	57.6°F
Sep 5	58.4°F	57.1°F	57.5°F
Sep 6	58.3°F	57.0°F	57.5°F
Sep 7	58.4°F	57.6°F	57.5°F
Sep 8	58.3°F	57.8°F	57.5°F
Sep 9	58.4°F	57.8°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.