What is the current water temperature in Port Elizabeth?

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 26.28°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 Elizabeth

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

79.3

°F

March 19, 12:41

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.4°F

Tomorrow:

79.3°F

Sunrise:

06:10

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

12 h. 6 min.

Port Elizabeth in March

Minimum:

80.6°F

Average:

81.6°F

Maximum:

83.2°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth today

As of now, in Port Elizabeth, the water temperature is 79.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.3°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

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 82.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 79.7°F on 2021.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Port Elizabeth

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 5	80.7°F	80.1°F	80.3°F
Mar 6	80.9°F	80.3°F	80.3°F
Mar 7	80.7°F	80.6°F	80.4°F
Mar 8	80.5°F	80.6°F	80.3°F
Mar 9	80.3°F	80.8°F	80.4°F
Mar 10	80.4°F	81.1°F	80.5°F
Mar 11	80.2°F	81.2°F	80.6°F
Mar 12	79.8°F	81.1°F	80.5°F
Mar 13	80.2°F	81.0°F	80.4°F
Mar 14	80.0°F	80.8°F	80.5°F
Mar 15	80.0°F	81.3°F	80.5°F
Mar 16	79.6°F	81.1°F	80.6°F
Mar 17	79.4°F	81.3°F	80.5°F
Mar 18	79.4°F	81.1°F	80.5°F
Mar 19	79.3°F	81.0°F	80.6°F
Mar 20	79.3°F	81.4°F	80.6°F
Mar 21	79.3°F	82.1°F	80.6°F
Mar 22	79.3°F	81.7°F	80.6°F
Mar 23	79.3°F	81.9°F	80.7°F
Mar 24	79.4°F	81.9°F	80.7°F
Mar 25	79.4°F	81.9°F	80.7°F
Mar 26	79.4°F	81.8°F	80.7°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 Port Elizabeth by month

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

The warmest water in Port Elizabeth was recorded on October 9, 2024, reaching a 87.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 14, 2023, dipping to 79.0°F. The average readings by season are 81.4°F in Winter, 81.2°F in Spring, 83.2°F in Summer, and 84.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kingstown	79.4°F	10mi
Vieux Fort	79.8°F	52mi
Praslin	79.8°F	64mi
Victoria	79.4°F	65mi
Castries	79.6°F	70mi
Saint George's	79.5°F	75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Port Elizabeth