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 13.27°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.

55.9

°F

August 13, 07:24

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.9°F

Tomorrow:

55.7°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

17:38

Day Length:

10 h. 35 min.

Tauranga in August

Minimum:

64.9°F

Average:

68.3°F

Maximum:

71.1°F

Sea water temperature in Tauranga today

As of now, in Tauranga, the water temperature is 55.9°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 1.0°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 is slightly 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 57.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 55.7°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 55.8°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 30	57.3°F	57.3°F	57.3°F
Jul 31	57.3°F	57.2°F	57.2°F
Aug 1	57.2°F	57.0°F	57.2°F
Aug 2	57.4°F	56.1°F	57.1°F
Aug 3	56.3°F	56.1°F	57.0°F
Aug 4	56.3°F	56.0°F	56.9°F
Aug 5	56.8°F	56.2°F	57.1°F
Aug 6	56.6°F	56.3°F	56.9°F
Aug 7	55.6°F	56.3°F	56.8°F
Aug 8	55.1°F	56.5°F	56.8°F
Aug 9	55.3°F	56.5°F	56.8°F
Aug 10	55.4°F	56.6°F	56.9°F
Aug 11	55.5°F	56.5°F	56.8°F
Aug 12	55.9°F	56.7°F	56.9°F
Aug 13	55.9°F	56.6°F	56.9°F
Aug 14	55.7°F	55.9°F	56.8°F
Aug 15	55.8°F	55.8°F	56.8°F
Aug 16	55.7°F	55.8°F	56.7°F
Aug 17	55.8°F	56.4°F	56.8°F
Aug 18	55.8°F	56.4°F	56.8°F
Aug 19	55.9°F	56.7°F	56.9°F
Aug 20	56.0°F	56.8°F	57.0°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.