Water temperature in Cape Town
57.7
°F
September 17, 08:34
Trend:
stableYesterday:
57.5°FTomorrow:
57.5°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 56 min.Cape Town in September
Minimum:
53.6°FAverage:
61.1°FMaximum:
64.5°FSea water temperature in Cape Town today
As of now, in Cape Town, the water temperature is 57.7°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 0.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.5°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Cape Town
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3 | 58.2°F | 59.1°F | 57.8°F |
| Sep 4 | 58.6°F | 59.1°F | 57.6°F |
| Sep 5 | 58.7°F | 58.4°F | 57.7°F |
| Sep 6 | 57.4°F | 57.5°F | 57.4°F |
| Sep 7 | 55.9°F | 57.3°F | 57.2°F |
| Sep 8 | 56.6°F | 56.4°F | 57.4°F |
| Sep 9 | 55.9°F | 55.1°F | 57.2°F |
| Sep 10 | 56.8°F | 52.5°F | 56.9°F |
| Sep 11 | 56.8°F | 52.9°F | 57.0°F |
| Sep 12 | 57.3°F | 52.9°F | 57.0°F |
| Sep 13 | 56.5°F | 52.9°F | 56.9°F |
| Sep 14 | 56.4°F | 52.8°F | 57.0°F |
| Sep 15 | 57.3°F | 54.2°F | 57.2°F |
| Sep 16 | 57.5°F | 54.0°F | 57.3°F |
| Sep 17 | 57.7°F | 52.5°F | 57.4°F |
| Sep 18 | 57.5°F | 52.3°F | 57.2°F |
| Sep 19 | 57.6°F | 51.6°F | 57.4°F |
| Sep 20 | 57.5°F | 50.6°F | 57.2°F |
| Sep 21 | 57.1°F | 49.0°F | 56.9°F |
| Sep 22 | 57.1°F | 50.5°F | 56.9°F |
| Sep 23 | 57.1°F | 49.9°F | 56.9°F |
| Sep 24 | 56.6°F | 47.4°F | 56.3°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.