What is the current water temperature in Cape Town?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cape Town?

As of now, in Cape Town, the water temperature is 12.93°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 Cape Town

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cape Town. 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.

55.3

°F

January 27, 10:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.8°F

Tomorrow:

55.2°F

Sunrise:

06:03

Sunset:

19:55

Day Length:

13 h. 52 min.

Cape Town in February

Minimum:

57.4°F

Average:

60.6°F

Maximum:

65.3°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Town today

As of now, in Cape Town, the water temperature is 55.3°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 5.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 64.7°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 57.1°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 55.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cape Town

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 13	58.6°F	60.4°F	61.1°F
Jan 14	58.3°F	58.4°F	61.1°F
Jan 15	57.7°F	59.3°F	61.0°F
Jan 16	56.2°F	58.8°F	61.4°F
Jan 17	55.3°F	58.4°F	61.3°F
Jan 18	54.7°F	56.3°F	61.1°F
Jan 19	53.3°F	54.1°F	60.9°F
Jan 20	52.0°F	56.7°F	60.7°F
Jan 21	53.6°F	57.1°F	61.0°F
Jan 22	53.3°F	56.2°F	61.0°F
Jan 23	52.3°F	57.3°F	61.3°F
Jan 24	51.4°F	59.3°F	61.4°F
Jan 25	53.1°F	58.0°F	61.1°F
Jan 26	52.8°F	58.4°F	60.8°F
Jan 27	55.3°F	57.8°F	61.0°F
Jan 28	55.2°F	58.3°F	60.9°F
Jan 29	55.1°F	56.9°F	60.8°F
Jan 30	55.1°F	57.7°F	60.9°F
Jan 31	55.3°F	58.1°F	61.1°F
Feb 1	55.9°F	60.6°F	61.6°F
Feb 2	55.9°F	60.4°F	61.6°F
Feb 3	55.3°F	60.5°F	61.1°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 Cape Town by month

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

The warmest water in Cape Town was recorded on February 1, 2016, reaching a 67.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 24, 2024, dipping to 47.4°F. The average readings by season are 60.1°F in Winter, 57.8°F in Spring, 57.6°F in Summer, and 57.5°F in Autumn.