What is the current water temperature in Port Moresby?

As of now, in Port Moresby, the water temperature is 27.0°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.

80.6

°F

August 9, 05:21

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

80.6°F

Tomorrow:

80.6°F

Sunrise:

06:24

Sunset:

18:10

Day Length:

11 h. 46 min.

Port Moresby in August

Minimum:

84.4°F

Average:

85.4°F

Maximum:

87.4°F

Sea water temperature in Port Moresby today

As of now, in Port Moresby, the water temperature is 80.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.0°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 76.8°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.6°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
Jul 26	81.6°F	78.9°F	79.4°F
Jul 27	81.3°F	78.9°F	79.3°F
Jul 28	81.1°F	78.8°F	79.2°F
Jul 29	81.7°F	78.6°F	79.2°F
Jul 30	81.4°F	78.8°F	79.2°F
Jul 31	81.1°F	78.7°F	78.9°F
Aug 1	81.4°F	78.5°F	79.0°F
Aug 2	81.3°F	79.1°F	79.0°F
Aug 3	81.3°F	78.9°F	79.0°F
Aug 4	81.8°F	79.1°F	79.1°F
Aug 5	81.0°F	78.7°F	79.1°F
Aug 6	81.0°F	78.8°F	78.9°F
Aug 7	80.7°F	78.5°F	78.8°F
Aug 8	80.6°F	78.7°F	78.6°F
Aug 9	80.6°F	79.0°F	78.6°F
Aug 10	80.6°F	79.0°F	78.7°F
Aug 11	80.6°F	79.0°F	78.7°F
Aug 12	80.6°F	79.0°F	78.6°F
Aug 13	80.5°F	78.9°F	78.5°F
Aug 14	80.6°F	79.0°F	78.7°F
Aug 15	80.7°F	79.1°F	78.7°F
Aug 16	80.7°F	79.4°F	78.8°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 13, 2015, dipping to 75.9°F. The average readings by season are 85.2°F in Winter, 84.5°F in Spring, 79.8°F in Summer, and 80.7°F in Autumn.