What is the current water temperature in Port Moresby?

As of now, in Port Moresby, the water temperature is 25.8°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Port Moresby

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Port Moresby. 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.

78.4

°F

September 29, 20:33

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.5°F

Tomorrow:

78.4°F

Sunrise:

05:57

Sunset:

18:07

Day Length:

12 h. 10 min.

Port Moresby in October

Minimum:

83.7°F

Average:

85.7°F

Maximum:

87.4°F

Sea water temperature in Port Moresby today

As of now, in Port Moresby, the water temperature is 78.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 78.1°F on 2018.

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 78.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Port Moresby

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 15	78.4°F	79.4°F	78.9°F
Sep 16	77.8°F	79.8°F	78.9°F
Sep 17	77.7°F	80.2°F	78.8°F
Sep 18	78.0°F	80.7°F	79.0°F
Sep 19	77.1°F	81.4°F	79.1°F
Sep 20	77.8°F	81.3°F	79.2°F
Sep 21	77.7°F	81.5°F	79.3°F
Sep 22	77.9°F	81.4°F	79.4°F
Sep 23	78.2°F	81.3°F	79.6°F
Sep 24	78.4°F	81.1°F	79.6°F
Sep 25	78.4°F	80.9°F	79.6°F
Sep 26	78.7°F	80.9°F	79.8°F
Sep 27	78.5°F	80.7°F	79.9°F
Sep 28	78.5°F	80.4°F	79.8°F
Sep 29	78.4°F	80.5°F	80.2°F
Sep 30	78.4°F	80.4°F	80.1°F
Oct 1	78.4°F	80.3°F	80.2°F
Oct 2	78.3°F	80.1°F	80.1°F
Oct 3	78.5°F	81.9°F	80.2°F
Oct 4	78.4°F	82.0°F	80.2°F
Oct 5	78.5°F	82.0°F	80.3°F
Oct 6	78.6°F	82.9°F	80.4°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 Port Moresby by month

In Port Moresby, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Port Moresby was recorded on March 17, 2016, reaching a 88.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 9, 2019, dipping to 76.8°F. The average readings by season are 85.4°F in Winter, 84.6°F in Spring, 80.0°F in Summer, and 81.1°F in Autumn.