What is the current water temperature in Wellington?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Wellington?

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 13.35°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 Wellington

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Wellington. 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.

56.0

°F

September 9, 06:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.2°F

Tomorrow:

56.2°F

Sunrise:

06:34

Sunset:

18:04

Day Length:

11 h. 30 min.

Wellington in September

Minimum:

59.2°F

Average:

62.1°F

Maximum:

64.9°F

Sea water temperature in Wellington today

As of now, in Wellington, the water temperature is 56.0°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 1.7°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 stay about the same.

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 55.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 51.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Wellington

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 26	53.2°F	53.1°F	54.4°F
Aug 27	54.0°F	53.2°F	54.4°F
Aug 28	55.4°F	54.1°F	54.8°F
Aug 29	54.8°F	53.9°F	54.7°F
Aug 30	54.3°F	54.0°F	54.5°F
Aug 31	54.6°F	53.8°F	54.5°F
Sep 1	54.6°F	54.4°F	54.7°F
Sep 2	54.4°F	53.7°F	54.7°F
Sep 3	54.4°F	54.1°F	54.8°F
Sep 4	55.2°F	54.5°F	54.9°F
Sep 5	54.8°F	54.9°F	54.9°F
Sep 6	54.7°F	54.5°F	54.8°F
Sep 7	54.9°F	54.5°F	54.8°F
Sep 8	56.2°F	54.8°F	54.5°F
Sep 9	56.0°F	54.4°F	54.3°F
Sep 10	56.2°F	54.3°F	54.4°F
Sep 11	56.2°F	54.4°F	54.4°F
Sep 12	56.0°F	54.2°F	54.3°F
Sep 13	56.2°F	54.6°F	54.5°F
Sep 14	56.2°F	54.1°F	54.5°F
Sep 15	56.3°F	54.4°F	54.6°F
Sep 16	56.4°F	54.9°F	54.7°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 Wellington by month

In an average year, Wellington offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Wellington was recorded on February 22, 2018, reaching a 68.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 13, 2026, dipping to 51.2°F. The average readings by season are 62.4°F in Winter, 60.6°F in Spring, 55.2°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.